These are the best performing state high schools in Edinburgh, according to the latest data available. Each school has been measured on the percentage of pupils who received the Scottish Government’s educational “gold standard” of five Highers, or their equivalent, in 2022 – based on data published by the Scottish Government on its own website.
While exam league tables do not rank schools from ‘best to worst’ – as they do not take into account factors such as teaching quality, the number of pupils with special educational needs or whether the school serves a disadvantaged area – we have published this list to provide parents with important information they can consider alongside inspection reports and other ways to assess the quality of local schools.
Without further ado, here ate the best state secondary schools in Edinburgh, from Boroughmuir High School to Portobello High School.
5. Firrhill High School
Firrhill High School in Oxgangs Road North is next on the list, with 56 per cent of pupils receiving five or more Highers in 2021/2022. Photo: Google Streetview
6. Currie Community High School
Fifty two per cent of pupils at Currie Community High School in Dolphin Avenue achieved five or more highers in 2021/2022. Photo: Google Streetview
7. Craigmount High School
Craigmount High School in Craigs Road comes in seventh, with 50 per cent of learners achieving five highers or more. Photo: Google Maps
8. Balerno High School
Balerno High School in Bridge Road comes in eighth out of the secondary schools, with 48 per cent of pupils leaving with five or more highers. Photo: Google Streetview