Best schools in South Ayrshire

Top 5 secondary schools in South 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
Belmont Academy
Ayr · KA7 2PG
31%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1163
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.4
Average class size
0
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28%
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2
Prestwick Academy
Prestwick · KA9 2LB
27%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1126
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.6
Average class size
0
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25%
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3
Kyle Academy
Ayr · KA7 3LR
26%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
846
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.6
Average class size
0
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32%
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4
Marr College
Troon · KA10 7AB
22%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1093
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.2
Average class size
0
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27%
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5
Queen Margaret Academy
Ayr · KA7 3TL
21%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
760
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
10.7
Average class size
0
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25%
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Full South Ayrshire league table →All 9 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in South Ayrshire →40 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 South Ayrshire council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).