Navi Mumbai has schools following CBSE, ICSE/ISC, international and Maharashtra State Board curricula across nodes including Nerul, Vashi, Kharghar, Sanpada, Kopar Khairane, Airoli and Panvel.
This guide helps parents shortlist schools by curriculum, location, currently available fee information and admissions. It is not a ranking from best to worst: the right school depends on the child’s learning needs, preferred curriculum, commute, budget and admission availability.
School curricula, fees and admission procedures have been checked against current school or board information wherever available. Where a current 2026-27 fee is not publicly verifiable, we identify that rather than estimate it.
Quick Answer: Which Are the Best Schools in Navi Mumbai?
There is no single “best” school for every child. Navi Mumbai has established CBSE, ICSE/ISC, IB and Maharashtra State Board options, but the right shortlist depends on curriculum, location, fees, commute, grade availability and the student’s needs.
Parents should first choose the curriculum and acceptable travel radius, then compare current admission availability and the complete school fee rather than relying on rankings alone.
How We Selected Schools for This Guide
This guide is not a numerical ranking. Schools are included to help parents compare established options across different curricula and Navi Mumbai locations.
We verify each school’s location and curriculum using official school websites and, where available, CBSE affiliation records, CISCE information and the IB’s official school directory. Fee information is included only when a current academic-year figure can be reasonably verified from an official source. We do not rank schools based on paid listings, promotional claims or unverified parent reviews.
Two schools that appeared in an earlier version of this guide (Oberoi International School and Bombay International School) have been removed because their official campuses are in Goregaon, Jogeshwari and South Mumbai, not Navi Mumbai. A small number of other listings could not be independently confirmed against an official source and have also been removed rather than published unverified.
School Comparison at a Glance
This table lists every school covered in this guide. It is organised by curriculum below with more detail on each school’s location and what could be verified. No fee figure is estimated: where a school has not published a current fee schedule, the table says so.
| School | Location | Curriculum | 2026-27 fee status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph’s High School | New Panvel West | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Ramsheth Thakur Public School | Kharghar | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school (CBSE affiliation) |
| Delhi Public School (DPS) | Nerul | CBSE | Registration fee published; tuition not publicly itemised | Official school |
| Reliance Foundation School | Kopar Khairane | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school (Public Disclosure) |
| DAV Public School | New Panvel | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school (CBSE affiliation) |
| Radcliffe School | Kharghar | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Ryan International School | Sanpada | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Apeejay School | Nerul | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Amity International School | CBD Belapur | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school (CBSE affiliation) |
| Orchids The International School | Koparkhairane, Seawoods & Kopar Khairane Sector 14 | CBSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school & CBSE affiliation record |
| Ryan International School | Nerul | ICSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Ryan International School | Kharghar | ICSE/ISC | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| VIBGYOR High School | Kharghar | ICSE/ISC | Verify current fee with school | Official school locator |
| Goldcrest High School | Vashi | ICSE/ISC | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Sadhu Vaswani International School | Sanpada | ICSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Sanjivani International School | Kharghar | ICSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Vishwajyot High School | Kharghar | ICSE | Fees available on enquiry, not published | Official school |
| Ryan Christian School | Vashi | ICSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| VPM’s International School | Airoli | ICSE | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| St. Mary’s ICSE School | Kopar Khairane | CISCE (through ISC) | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| D.Y. Patil International School | Nerul | IB Diploma Programme confirmed; verify PYP/MYP with school | Verify current fee with school | Official school & IB directory |
| Goldcrest International School | Vashi | Cambridge / IGCSE / IB Diploma | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| K.P.C. English High School & Jr. College | Kharghar | Maharashtra State Board | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School | Vashi | Maharashtra State Board | Verify current fee with school | Official school |
| Jijamata Convent School | Kopar Khairane | Maharashtra State Board (commonly listed; confirm with school) | Verify current fee with school | School listings; no official site located |
| Carmel Convent High School | Kalamboli | Maharashtra State Board (typical for the area; confirm with school) | Verify current fee with school | Official school (board not explicitly stated on-site) |
| New Mumbai English School | Kalamboli | Maharashtra State Board | Verify current fee with school | Official school (SSC results referenced) |
CBSE Schools in Navi Mumbai to Compare
CBSE is a national school curriculum offered by several Navi Mumbai schools. Families often consider it when they expect to relocate within India or want continuity with NCERT-based academic material.
St. Joseph’s High School, New Panvel West
Located near CKT College, Sector 11, New Panvel West (410206). Follows CBSE. Note: an unrelated school with a similar name exists in New Panvel East, so confirm the West campus when applying. Current fee schedule not publicly verified. Check with the school.
Ramsheth Thakur Public School, Kharghar
A CBSE-affiliated school in Kharghar. Confirm current affiliation status and fee schedule directly with the school, since some details on the official site were not consistently accessible during our verification.
Delhi Public School (DPS), Nerul
Sector 52, Nerul (400706). Part of the DPS Society’s core-school network and CBSE-affiliated. Note: a separate, unrelated school called Delhi World Public School also operates in Nerul West; the two are not connected. The official 2026-27 registration fee is published; full tuition figures are not itemised on the public site.
Reliance Foundation School, Kopar Khairane
CBSE-affiliated (Affiliation No. 1130523), confirmed via the school’s own Mandatory Public Disclosure document. Current fee schedule not publicly itemised. Check with the school.
DAV Public School, New Panvel
CBSE-affiliated (Affiliation No. 1130065). Current fee schedule not publicly verified. Check with the school.
Radcliffe School, Kharghar
A CBSE school in Kharghar. Current fee schedule not publicly verified. Check with the school.
Ryan International School, Sanpada
A CBSE campus of the Ryan Group in Sanpada. Current fee schedule not publicly verified. Check with the school.
Apeejay School, Nerul
CBSE-affiliated, with a related campus in Kharghar. Current fee schedule not publicly verified. Check with the school.
Amity International School, CBD Belapur
Plot 81, Sector 15, CBD Belapur. CBSE-affiliated (Affiliation No. 1131344). The school is sometimes listed generically as “Navi Mumbai” without an exact campus. CBD Belapur is the only verifiable K-12 Amity campus in the city. Current fee schedule not publicly verified. Check with the school.
Orchids The International School
Despite the name, this school follows CBSE, not IB, confirmed via CBSE’s own affiliation record (Affiliation No. 1130678, Koparkhairane campus, Plot 23 Sector 1). It also operates branches at Seawoods and Koparkhairane Sector 14. Current fee schedule not publicly verified beyond marketing “starting from” figures. Confirm the full annual cost with the school.
ICSE and ISC Schools in Navi Mumbai to Compare
CISCE (ICSE for grades up to 10, ISC for grades 11-12) offers its own subject and assessment framework. Several Navi Mumbai schools follow it, sometimes alongside a separate CBSE or Cambridge campus under a similarly named brand. Check the exact campus before assuming which board applies.
Ryan International School, Nerul
Sector 19A, Nerul (400706). ICSE. This is a separate campus from Ryan International School, Kharghar, below. Despite the shared brand name, each Ryan Group campus in Navi Mumbai has its own address and admissions office.
Ryan International School, Kharghar
Sector 11, Kharghar. ICSE/ISC: the school’s own site describes it as the first ICSE/ISC school in Navi Mumbai. Note: a differently branded school, Ryan Global School (Kharghar), also exists in the same node and follows IGCSE; the two are not the same school.
VIBGYOR High School, Kharghar
Plot 35, Sector 15, Kharghar (410210). VIBGYOR’s own school locator lists this campus under CISCE (ICSE/ISC), not CBSE. VIBGYOR does offer CBSE in Navi Mumbai, but at its Airoli and CBD Belapur campuses, which are separate locations from Kharghar.
Goldcrest High School, Vashi
Plot 59, Sector 29, Vashi. ICSE for grades up to 10, ISC for grades 11-12. This is a distinct school from Goldcrest International School (below), which shares the same trust and address but follows a different curriculum.
Sadhu Vaswani International School, Sanpada
Sector 15, off Palm Beach Marg, Sanpada (400705). ICSE, Registration No. MA149, confirmed on the school’s official site.
Sanjivani International School, Kharghar
Sector 18, Kharghar (410210). ICSE, confirmed on the school’s official Academics page. Runs Nursery through Class 10.
Vishwajyot High School, Kharghar
Sector 20, Kharghar (410210). ICSE, affiliated to CISCE. Fee details are available on enquiry through the school rather than published online.
Ryan Christian School, Vashi
Sector 16A, Vashi. ICSE. Note the correct name is “Ryan Christian School,” a distinct entity from “Ryan International School” despite operating under the same Ryan Group umbrella.
VPM’s International School, Airoli
Sector 19, Airoli. ICSE-affiliated since the 2007-08 academic year, per the school’s official site.
St. Mary’s ICSE School, Kopar Khairane
Sector 10, Kopar Khairane (400709). CISCE, offering Pre-Primary through ISC (grades 11-12), confirmed on the official site.
International-Curriculum Schools in Navi Mumbai
“International” in a school’s name does not always mean IB or Cambridge. Several CBSE and ICSE schools in Navi Mumbai use the word in their branding (Orchids The International School and Sadhu Vaswani International School, both listed above, are CBSE and ICSE respectively). The two schools below are the ones we could verify as genuinely running an international curriculum track in Navi Mumbai.
D.Y. Patil International School, Nerul
Dr. D Y Patil Vidhyanagar, Sector 7, Nerul (400706). The school’s own site and its listing in the IB’s school directory confirm the IB Diploma Programme. We could not confirm the Primary Years or Middle Years Programmes are currently offered at this campus; the school’s own curriculum pages describe a Cambridge Primary-to-A-Level pathway alongside the IB Diploma rather than a full IB continuum. Confirm the exact programme and grade offering with the school before applying.
Goldcrest International School, Vashi
Plot 59, Sector 29, Vashi (the same trust and address as Goldcrest High School), a separate curriculum entity offering Cambridge/IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Confirm which Goldcrest entity you are applying to.
How to Choose Between CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge and IB
CBSE, CISCE (ICSE/ISC), IB and Maharashtra State Board follow different curriculum and assessment structures. CBSE uses a nationally standardised framework and NCERT material; CISCE offers its own subject and assessment framework; IB and Cambridge use internationally designed programmes where the school is authorised; and Maharashtra State Board follows the state’s own curriculum.
The right choice depends on the child’s learning needs, future mobility, subjects required and preferred assessment style rather than one board being universally better. Families planning for JEE or NEET sometimes consider CBSE because NCERT material is relevant to these entrance examinations, but students from ICSE, IB and State Board schools also qualify for and clear these exams. Board choice should not be based on competitive-exam preparation alone.
Maharashtra State Board Schools in Navi Mumbai
School fees vary considerably even within the same board, so parents should compare the current school-specific fee rather than assume curriculum alone determines cost. Maharashtra State Board schools are generally lower-fee than CBSE, ICSE or international options, but this varies by school and should be confirmed directly.
K.P.C. English High School and Junior College, Kharghar
The school’s official site confirms it follows the Maharashtra State Board.
Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School, Vashi
The school’s official site confirms it follows the Maharashtra State Board.
Jijamata Convent School, Kopar Khairane
Location is corroborated by multiple independent school-listing sources, though we could not locate an official school website. Commonly listed as Maharashtra State Board. Confirm current curriculum and fees directly with the school.
Carmel Convent High School, Kalamboli
The school’s official site confirms the Kalamboli address; the board is not explicitly stated on the pages we could access, though the absence of a CBSE or ICSE affiliation reference is consistent with a Maharashtra State Board school. Confirm directly. Note: an unrelated, similarly named school exists elsewhere in the Mumbai region. Make sure you have the Kalamboli campus.
New Mumbai English School, Kalamboli
The school’s official site confirms the Kalamboli address; a recent SSC results announcement on the site is consistent with Maharashtra State Board affiliation.
2026-27 School Admissions in Navi Mumbai
There is no single admission calendar for Navi Mumbai schools. Application windows, assessments, interactions, seat availability and payment deadlines vary by school, grade and curriculum.
Parents should check the current admissions page of each shortlisted school. Some schools may still have availability after their main admission period, while others may close applications once a grade is full.
Documents Schools May Ask For
Requirements vary by school and grade. Commonly requested documents may include the child’s birth certificate, previous school’s transfer certificate and report cards, address proof, passport-size photographs, and the parents’ identity proof. Some schools also request an Aadhaar card or medical fitness record. Confirm the exact list with each school before your visit.
How to Apply: Step by Step
Check grade eligibility and availability, complete the enquiry or application, submit the requested documents, attend an interaction or assessment if the school requires one, review the admission offer and current fee schedule, pay the applicable amount by the school’s deadline, and complete enrolment formalities.
How Much Do Schools in Navi Mumbai Cost?
Fees vary by school, grade, curriculum, transport and optional services. There is no reliable single fee range for every CBSE, ICSE, IB or Maharashtra Board school in Navi Mumbai.
Use the current school-specific fee schedule wherever available and separate one-time admission charges from recurring annual costs. Our International Schools in Navi Mumbai fees guide covers first-year versus recurring costs and costs beyond tuition in more detail for international-curriculum schools specifically.
School Cost Comparison Worksheet
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How to Compare Schools Before Applying
Consider curriculum, location and commute, total fee (not just tuition), facilities, admissions availability, extracurricular activities, safety, learning support, school culture and parent communication.
Questions to Ask During a School Visit
Ask about typical class size and how much individual academic support is available. For senior-secondary schools, ask what academic support is available for students, including entrance-exam preparation where relevant. Ask what the complete first-year cost looks like once transport, uniforms and activities are included, not just the headline tuition figure. Ask about the school’s current admission timeline and seat availability for the grade you need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Schools in Navi Mumbai
What is the difference between CBSE, ICSE, IB and Maharashtra State Board schools?
CBSE, CISCE (ICSE/ISC), IB and Maharashtra State Board follow different curriculum and assessment structures. CBSE uses a nationally standardised framework and NCERT material; CISCE offers its own subject and assessment framework; IB uses internationally designed programmes where authorised; and Maharashtra State Board follows the state’s curriculum. The right choice depends on the child’s learning needs, future mobility, subjects required and preferred assessment style rather than one board being universally “better.”
When should I start applying for school admissions in Navi Mumbai?
Admission timelines vary by school and grade. Check shortlisted schools’ official admissions pages as early as possible for the academic year you are targeting, because application windows and seat availability differ from school to school.
Are there scholarship or financial aid options for school admissions?
Scholarships, concessions, instalment plans and financial assistance are school-specific. Check the school’s current written policy rather than assuming a particular scholarship percentage is available across all schools.
Which board is best for competitive exams like JEE and NEET?
CBSE’s use of NCERT material can make parts of the curriculum familiar to students preparing for JEE or NEET, but students from other boards also qualify for and clear these examinations. Board choice should not be based on competitive-exam preparation alone.
Is an “International School” always an IB or Cambridge school?
No. “International” can be part of a school’s name even when the campus follows CBSE, ICSE or another Indian curriculum. Always check the curriculum offered by the specific campus rather than assuming from the name.
Which Navi Mumbai areas have multiple school options?
Established nodes including Nerul, Vashi, Kharghar, Sanpada, Airoli, Kopar Khairane and the Panvel area have multiple school options. However, families should compare the actual home-to-school route rather than choose an area solely because it has a large number of schools.
How can I evaluate if a school is right for my child?
Visit the campus, ask about class size and individual academic support, review the complete first-year cost (not just tuition), and check the school’s current admission availability for your child’s grade. For senior-secondary schools, you can also review published university destinations or board results where available, while recognising these don’t by themselves measure overall school quality.
Do schools in Navi Mumbai provide transportation facilities?
Many schools offer bus transport on specific routes, usually at an additional annual cost. Availability depends on your address and the school’s current routes. Confirm directly with the school before assuming a route covers your building.
Sources & Methodology
School locations and curricula in this guide are checked primarily against official school websites, CBSE affiliation records, CISCE information and the International Baccalaureate’s official school directory. Fee figures are shown only where a current, publicly published academic-year figure could be verified; otherwise readers are directed to confirm the current fee schedule with the school. Descriptions in this guide are intended for comparison and do not constitute a ranking or endorsement of one school over another.
Corrections made in this update include: removing Oberoi International School and Bombay International School, whose official campuses are in Goregaon, Jogeshwari and South Mumbai rather than Navi Mumbai; reclassifying Orchids The International School from IB to CBSE, based on its CBSE affiliation record; correcting VIBGYOR High School, Kharghar from CBSE to ICSE/ISC, based on VIBGYOR’s own school locator; splitting Goldcrest High School (ICSE/ISC) from the separate Goldcrest International School (Cambridge/IB); narrowing D.Y. Patil International School’s confirmed programme to the IB Diploma Programme rather than a full IB continuum; and removing two schools (a Taloja listing and a Kopar Khairane listing) that could not be independently confirmed against an official source.
For a deeper look at international-curriculum schools specifically, including first-year versus recurring fees, see our International Schools in Navi Mumbai fees guide. To compare neighbourhoods near these schools, see our guide to the best areas to live in Navi Mumbai. To plan education costs within your household budget, see our family monthly budget plan. For senior-secondary students, see our guide to NEET and JEE coaching in Navi Mumbai.
Last verified: 28 August 2026.
