Best schools in Glasgow City

Top 5 secondary schools in Glasgow City

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
Glasgow Gaelic School
Glasgow · G3 7HP
60%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
947
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
Not recorded
Average class size
Not recorded
Similar schools
40%
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2
Hyndland Secondary School
Glasgow · G12 9RQ
53%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1037
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
14
Average class size
0
Similar schools
38%
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3
Notre Dame High School
Glasgow · G12 9LN
45%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
799
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.6
Average class size
0
Similar schools
34%
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4
Holyrood Secondary School
Glasgow · G42 8AU
41%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
2298
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
14.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
28%
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5
Shawlands Academy
Glasgow · G41 3TR
38%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1472
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.8
Average class size
0
Similar schools
29%
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Full Glasgow City league table →All 30 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in Glasgow City →142 primary and 30 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 Glasgow City council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).