J. B. Petit High School, Mumbai

About School

Situated in Mumbai’s bustling Fort area on Maharshi Dadhichi Marg, the J. B. Petit High School for Girls has had a chequered but fascinating history.

Established in 1860 by a selfless, dynamic Englishwoman, the school was originally known as Miss Prescott’s Fort Christian School. Thanks to munificent donations from city philanthropists, among them the distinguished businessman, Premchand Roychand, it was later renamed the Frere Fletcher School.
This spirit of inclusiveness has become a credo at the J. B. Petit High School for Girls, as it came to be called after the man who gave it a new lease of life. As essential today as at the time it was conceived, the school’s non-communal ethic ensures that children of all communities grow and learn together in a spirit of cooperation and harmony. Through the following decades, and under the able guidance and leadership of dynamic Principals, the school has flourished and continues to maintain its high standards in education.

The school is dedicated to academic excellence and quality instruction while recognizing the uniqueness of each child. Our curriculum is vibrant and challenging, and constantly evolving to meet the needs of students. Our educational programmes help students to become flexible thinkers who are able to question, adapt and creatively meet the demands of the future.

Our school motto, ‘Ever Forward’ exemplifies the school ethic.

Campus Details

J. B. Petit High School for Girls was established in 1860. It is located in Mumbai’s bustling Fort area on Maharshi Dadhichi Marg. It is affiliated to Indian Certificate of Secondary Examination (ICSE) Board, New Delhi, The school receipt International School Award instituted by the British Council.

J. B. Petit High School for Girls offers education to Std. LKG to Std. X girls students. The school offers Model Bus System – Recommended by the Mumbai Traffic Police. The school first term from March - August and second term from August - February.
The school has well planned building with all facilities and modern amenities well equipped labs, art room, music room and library. An activity based and a play way method is used making teaching more meaningful and reducing written work to the minimum. School is equipped with state of the art research industry standard laboratory equipments that enable the students to attain the highest level of excellence. The school also ensures the complete development of the children by encouraging them to take part in various co-curricular activities held in school such as music, dance, arts and sports.

Awards & Achievements

ISA Award :
Recipient of International School Award instituted by the British Council

About Teachers/Faculty

Managing Committee :
Chairperson – Ms. Benaifer P. Kutar
Vice-Chairperson – Ms. Ratna Mishra

Staff Representatives :
Ms. Shehnaz Pardiwala
Ms. Nandita Weling
Ms. Rizina Chatterjee
Ms. Aban Bhabha
Ms. Blossom Gomes
Ms. Pearl Pereira

Parent Representatives :
Naheed Divecha (Vice-Chairperson)
Ms. Yasmin Divecha (Secretary)
Ms. Priyam Bathija(Treasurer)
Mr. Harsh Shodhan
Ms. Nidhi Multani
Ms. Maria Bandukwala

Labs Details

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Computer Science

Sport Available

• Athletics

• Football

• Basketball

• Cricket

• Chess

• Badminton

• Judo-Karate

• Gymnasium

• Tennis

• Yoga

• Carrom

Address Details

5, Maharshi Dadhichi Marg
Fort, South Mumbai , Mumbai
- 400001
Phone : (+91 22) 2204 2617
Email : contact.jbpetit@gmail.com