| Girton High School | |
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| Address | |
20-E, Wimbridge Compound, Naushir Bharucha Marg , 400007 India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto | Courage, Honour, Simplicity |
| Established | 1888 |
| Principal | Ayesha Y. Mistry [1] |
| Grades | Elementary and 1–10 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Houses |
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| Colour(s) | Green |
| Website | www |
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