Girton High School

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Girton
Address
20-E, Wimbridge Compound, Naushir Bharucha Marg

,
400007

India
Information
Type Private school
Established1888;136 years ago (1888)
PrincipalMrs. Zeeya Kapadia [1]
GradesElementary and 1–10
GenderGirls
Houses
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Colour(s)  Green
Website www.girtonhighschool.com

Girton High School is a private school for girls in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was established in 1888. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Principal's Message". Girton High School. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  2. "Meher Marfatia: Mr Sleater and the Shah of Iran". mid-day. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  3. Shroff, Zenobia E. (2001). The contribution of Parsis to education in Bombay city, 1820-1920. Himalaya Pub. House. ISBN   9788178660479.