Mumbai, April 17: Billabong High International School Malad, powered by Lighthouse Learning Group, today announced outstanding results in the CBSE Grade 10 examinations for the academic year 2025–26, achieving a 100% pass rate and reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development.
Students from the Malad campus delivered an exceptional performance, with Manraj Desai emerging as the school topper, securing 98.20%, followed by Arjun Siddharth Nair with 97.40%. Aria Verma, Laksh Vijay Jain, and Maskeen Saini jointly secured the third position with 96.60%.
The overall school average stood at an impressive 85.3%, reflecting consistent academic performance across the cohort. Notably, 45% of learners scored 90% and above, highlighting the school’s strong emphasis on conceptual clarity and high achievement standards.
Students also excelled in subject-wise performance, with nine learners scoring a perfect 100 in English, six learners achieving 100 in French, and one learner securing a perfect 100 in Science—demonstrating both subject mastery and the effectiveness of the school’s academic support systems.
Speaking on the achievement, Ms. Kavita Sadanand Panikar, Principal, Billabong High International School Malad, said,
“Heartiest congratulations to our learners on their outstanding performance in the Grade 10 CBSE examinations. With all students appearing for the exams, we are proud to have achieved a 100% result. Our school topper secured an exceptional 98.20%, with over 45% of our students scoring above 90%, and 16 students achieving a perfect 100/100 across various subjects. We sincerely thank our parents for their continued support and deeply appreciate the dedication of our educators.”
Sharing his experience, Manraj Desai said,
“Securing the top position in the CBSE Board is a dream come true. I am grateful to my teachers, my parents, and my school for their constant guidance and support. This achievement motivates me to aim even higher.”
The school attributes this success to its focus on inquiry-led pedagogy, personalised academic support, and a balanced approach that integrates life skills, critical thinking, and creativity. As learners move forward in their academic journey, the institution remains committed to nurturing confident, future-ready individuals.
