1. Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane

HT Top Schools survey 2017: Top 10 schools from the north zone — areas north of Goregaon in the western suburbs, Ghatkopar in the eastern suburbs, and Thane

HISTORY: Founded in 1969 by Gopalkrishna Singhania, the school is headed by Dr Vijaypat Singhania. The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and has over 6,500 students and over 400 staff members at present.

UNIQUE FEATURES: The school strongly promotes experiential learning. Every child experiences the joy of learning through resourcefulness. The curriculum follows a single-textbook concept.

HIGHEST RATING FOR: Value for money, academic rigour, attitude towards learning and educational philosophy

BOARD: ICSE Board

Annual Fees: Rs36,000/- (approximately)

Students: 6500

Student-Teacher ratio: 20:1

QUOTE: While the focus is on empowering students with knowledge, attitude, skills and habits, we also ensure they grow to be sensitive human beings.

REVATHI SRINIVASAN, principal