Best schools in North Ayrshire

Top 5 secondary schools in North Ayrshire

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
Arran High School
Isle Of Arran · KA27 8NG
36%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
245
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
8.4
Average class size
0
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25%
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2
St Matthew's Academy
Saltcoats · KA21 5NT
32%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1328
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
14.4
Average class size
0
Similar schools
27%
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3
Garnock Community Campus
Glengarnock · KA14 3BF
27%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1081
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
Not recorded
Average class size
Not recorded
Similar schools
24%
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4
Largs Academy
Largs · KA30 9DR
25%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
987
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.6
Average class size
0
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33%
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5
Greenwood Academy
Irvine · KA11 4HL
22%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1415
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.8
Average class size
0
Similar schools
22%
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Full North Ayrshire league table →All 9 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in North Ayrshire →50 primary and 9 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 North Ayrshire council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).