Best schools in Inverclyde

Top 5 secondary schools in Inverclyde

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
Clydeview Academy
Gourock · PA19 1UX
30%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1010
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
35%
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2
Inverclyde Academy
Greenock · PA16 0FB
28%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
734
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
24%
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3
Notre Dame High School
Greenock · PA16 9BJ
27%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
897
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
11.6
Average class size
0
Similar schools
33%
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4
Port Glasgow High School
Port Glasgow · PA14 6PP
19%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
545
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
11.9
Average class size
0
Similar schools
22%
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5
St Columba's High School
Gourock · PA19 1TN
16%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
656
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
27%
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Full Inverclyde league table →All 6 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in Inverclyde →20 primary and 6 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 Inverclyde council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).