About Us
ABOUT US
"A parent gives his child nothing better than a good education..” ~ Prophet Muhammad (SAWW).
Established in the year 2002, today, SAFA is regarded as one of the Best Schools in South Mumbai.
Here students learn skills of this World in a secure Islamic environment.
Our curriculum is enriched by ‘The Sunnah’ laid down by our Holy Prophet (SAWW).
We are a private & unaided educational institution recognized by the Education Department of the Government of Maharashtra.
Our relentless efforts are dedicated to providing quality Education.
With over 1700 students, 150+ faculty members & 600+ alumni members, Alhamdulillah, SAFA is creating a fine example of a new & better Educational System.
To meet the demands of a rapidly-changing world, SAFA is built to provide your child with an excellent foundation in learning.
Our teachings go beyond the basic curriculum that enables our students to flourish mentally & spiritually.
We believe that Deeniyat and Quranic Taleem are the strongest pillars of Education that cultivate a ceaseless love for Islam in young minds.
Children are capable of remarkable achievements and the Right Guidance can help them become highly successful Global citizens & true Momins. Thus, our students are exposed to a refined curriculum that trains them to develop their unique identities in this mundane world.

FROM THe principal's desk
Mr. S.N.A Kazmi
PRINCIPAL, SAFA HIGH SCHOOL & JR. COLLEGE.
Post Graduate of Science From Aligarh Muslim University
Ex. H.M. C.S.K.M. P.S. (AES) New Delhi
Ex. Vice President, UNESCO clb. Gurgaon Haryana
Ex. Principal C.S.K.M. P.S. R.A. University PUSA
Ex. Director/Principal N.D.N.P.S. Muzaffarpur.
“Inspired by the Late Shahabuddin Shaikh Sahab, a new value-based education system has emerged. SAFA ensures the comprehensive personality development of children that will help them face challenges of both worlds and achieve excellence in every field without compromising on Deen.
They say- Well begun is half done. SAFA has been regarded as a pioneering institute of its kind and is considered as a model for many schools in the country.
I take pride in the growing strength of our school. We are at a total capacity of 1700 bright students. Not only that, SAFA has bred 84 Hafiz-e-Quraan’ over the years. By the grace of Almighty Allah (SWT), we have been quite
successful in achieving excellent board exam results consistently.
The School Management has always taken a keen interest in providing quality infrastructure along with an attractive campus with personal attention to each student in the classes, excellent resources, and trained faculty.
We are indeed grateful to the parents for placing their unwavering faith in us and entrusting their children onto SAFA to mould them into worthy citizens of society.
May Allah guide our students to be humble and achieve the bounties of this world and the hereafter through learning under the wings of our noble teachers.”

When Mr. Kazmi joined us in 2009, SAFA was 700 students strong.
He agreed to take up the bold challenge of amplifying SAFA on all fronts. Thanks to his vast experience, dedication, & persistent efforts, today SAFA trains more than 1700 students.
Our School has achieved great success in all aspects during his tenure – Academics, Deeniyat, Hifz, Extracurricular activities & Infrastructure alike. Every task Mr Kazmi undertakes is carried out meticulously, to say the least.
But, one of his most notable achievements is Excellent Board Exam results for 10 consecutive years.
His patience, dynamic ability to manage the staff, & problem-solving attitude has a huge impact on everyone he interacts with.
We are highly obliged by the efforts undertaken by Mr Kazmi & wish him great success in all his endeavours.
~Trustees of SAFA
our philosophy
With two decades of experience in imparting Superior Academic & Islamic Education- we aspire to create a society of socially, ethically & morally responsible individuals who strive to lead an exemplary way of life.
Our teachings are designed to nurture young minds to realize the true purpose of Education, i.e- uplifting & empowering our fellow humans.
At SAFA, our students are taught to use their gifts for the good of society- through honesty, compassion, piety, generosity & community service.

(Pic: From Annual Function Event 2019)
Management Team
Safa High School is managed under highly qualified, Diligent Management.

Mrs. Ishrat Shahabuddin Shaikh
Owner, Shalimar Chain Of Hotels. Management trustee, Safa High School, and Jr. College
“SAFA was my husband’s vision & gift to me. His passion and enthusiasm for this noble task led me to step up as a Trustee after his demise. Filling his shoes & assuming this monumental responsibility wasn’t easy.
But all the hurdles in my way simply empowered me to work harder each day.
My vision is to witness my students excel in all spheres of life & represent Islam everywhere they go.
Seeing them in high places brings me immense joy. I want them to be proud of being part of SAFA.
My biggest motivation is ensuring that my husband’s legacy lives on through our school and our students.”
Mrs Ishrat Shaikh is the most decisive, action-oriented, & tenacious member of the Management Team. She is a brilliant visionary. A boss-lady with a kind heart. She is one of the biggest reasons behind SAFA’s progress.
Her tireless contributions to the School are recognized and admired by every member of the faculty.
She personally oversees all the aspects of Human Resources & General Management at SAFA.
Mr. Maulana Mehmood Ahmed Daryabadi
Islamic Orator. Management trustee, Safa High school and Jr. College
“Children are our future, and to magnify their potential we need educationalists that not only understand but also further this cause. For me, SAFA is an exemplary & complete Educational Institution. The teaching staff here is what every child deserves. I am extremely proud of them and together we are constantly working & praying for the continued fulfilment of our endeavours.”
Maulana Daryabadi is the most sincere, learned, & prominent member of the Management Team.
He has been a pillar of strength for SAFA since day one.
He heads The Corporate Governance & Islamic Policies.
Overseeing, guiding, & directing the management decisions based on Our Shariah laws & considering their Islamic implications fall under his watch.


Mr. Maulana Mehmood Ahmed Daryabadi
Islamic Orator. Management trustee, Safa High school and Jr. College
“Children are our future, and to magnify their potential we need educationalists that not only understand but also further this cause. For me, SAFA is an exemplary & complete Educational Institution. The teaching staff here is what every child deserves. I am extremely proud of them and together we are constantly working & praying for the continued fulfilment of our endeavours.”
Maulana Daryabadi is the most sincere, learned, & prominent member of the Management Team.
He has been a pillar of strength for SAFA since day one.
He heads The Corporate Governance & Islamic Policies.
Overseeing, guiding, & directing the management decisions based on Our Shariah laws & considering their Islamic implications fall under his watch.

Mr. Muhammad Saleem Muhammad Iqbal Motorwala
Business Mogul. Management Trustee, Safa High School, and Jr. College.
“Our plan was to teach everything that a child needed to know for a fulfilling life, from academics to Deen, from Tajweed to Hifz. So, when kids go home they are free to play, spend time with their family, & get rest. All my kids are proud alumni of SAFA. We pride ourselves in the fact that SAFA has been a Non-Profit Organisation since day one. Our strong Management team is what inspires me to work tirelessly for the constant upliftment of SAFA.”
Mr Saleem Motorwala is the most respected and generous member of the Management team.
His charisma & warmth binds the entire team together. Despite being a successful Businessman, he is always committed to his duties at the School. He heads the Administration & External Affairs at SAFA. Development of infrastructure, & general governance fall under his purview.
Mr. Omaer Shahabuddin Shaikh
Restaurateur, Shalimar Chain Of Hotels. Management Trustee, Safa High School, and Jr. College
“SAFA was my father’s dream. Today, it has become our passion.
He believed that ‘Complete Education’ meant training our children for both worlds.
When I think of our school, I dream of Excellence. I want SAFA to be ‘THE’ Islamic English School -renowned for its Superiority. We will do everything we can to get us there.”
Mr Omaer Shaikh has been the source of all the technological up-gradations & ambitious developments at SAFA. He is the youngest, most driven & dynamic member of the management team. He brings with him a fresh perspective & progressive innovation. All his initiatives are directed to ensure the well-being of the school. The English Training initiative of all the Ulema at SAFA is his brainchild. He is the very epitome of ‘Kaizen’, i.e- ‘Continuous Improvement.’


Mr. Omaer Shahabuddin Shaikh
Restaurateur, Shalimar Chain Of Hotels. Management Trustee, Safa High School, and Jr. College
“SAFA was my father’s dream. Today, it has become our passion.
He believed that ‘Complete Education’ meant training our children for both worlds.
When I think of our school, I dream of Excellence. I want SAFA to be ‘THE’ Islamic English School -renowned for its Superiority. We will do everything we can to get us there.”
Mr Omaer Shaikh has been the source of all the technological up-gradations & ambitious developments at SAFA. He is the youngest, most driven & dynamic member of the management team. He brings with him a fresh perspective & progressive innovation. All his initiatives are directed to ensure the well-being of the school. The English Training initiative of all the Ulema at SAFA is his brainchild. He is the very epitome of ‘Kaizen’, i.e- ‘Continuous Improvement.’