Best schools in East Renfrewshire

Top 5 secondary schools in East Renfrewshire

Ranked on leavers with 1 or more awards at Advanced Higher level (SCQF 7) (2024-25), from official Scottish Government statistics. Scotland overall: 26%.

1
St Ninian's High School
Giffnock · G46 6UX
65%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
2006
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.6
Average class size
0
Similar schools
49%
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Williamwood High School
Glasgow · G76 8RF
62%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1664
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.1
Average class size
0
Similar schools
47%
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Woodfarm High School
Glasgow · G46 7HG
62%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
686
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
9.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
39%
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4
Mearns Castle High School
Glasgow · G77 5GU
59%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1636
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
47%
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5
Eastwood High School
Glasgow · G77 6NQ
45%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1308
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.7
Average class size
0
Similar schools
38%
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Full East Renfrewshire league table →All 7 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in East Renfrewshire →24 primary and 7 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 East Renfrewshire council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).