Best schools in Argyll & Bute

Top 5 secondary schools in Argyll & Bute

Ranked on leavers with 5 or more awards at National 5 level (SCQF 5) or better (2024-25), from official Scottish Government statistics. Scotland overall: 69%.

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Hermitage Academy
Helensburgh · G84 7LA
70%
5+ National 5s, 2024-25
Pupils
1339
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.9
Average class size
0
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76%
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Tarbert Academy
Argyll · PA29 6TE
70%
5+ National 5s, 2024-25
Pupils
239
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
Not recorded
Average class size
Not recorded
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77%
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Oban High School
Argyll · PA34 4JB
68%
5+ National 5s, 2024-25
Pupils
965
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.3
Average class size
0
Similar schools
69%
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Lochgilphead High School
Lochgilphead · PA31 8AA
64%
5+ National 5s, 2024-25
Pupils
582
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
Not recorded
Average class size
Not recorded
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72%
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Dunoon Grammar School
Argyll · PA23 8LU
62%
5+ National 5s, 2024-25
Pupils
743
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.2
Average class size
0
Similar schools
70%
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Full Argyll & Bute league table →All 10 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in Argyll & Bute →75 primary and 10 secondary schools.

“Best” here means highest on this one official measure. It counts awards at each SCQF level across all qualifications, not exam pass rates, and schools serve different communities. Visit, ask questions and check catchment with Argyll & Bute council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).