How many pupils does Tynecastle High School have?

Tynecastle High School has 854 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tynecastle High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Tynecastle High School is 12.2:1.

Where is Tynecastle High School?

Tynecastle High School is located at 17-19 McLeod Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 2NJ.

How is Tynecastle High School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Tynecastle High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Tynecastle High School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH11 2NJ

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Tynecastle High School

Tynecastle High School is a secondary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 854 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 26% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Edinburgh City →
Town: Edinburgh
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 17-19 McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NJ
Phone: 0131 337 3488
Email: admin@tynecastle.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

854

Pupil roll

69.8

Teachers (FTE)

12.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender428 girls · 426 boys

Additional support needs54% of pupils

English as an additional language26% of pupils

Roll by stage

156

151

171

167

103

106

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (15%)Q5 · least deprived (26%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected December 2017

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tynecastle High School?: Tynecastle High School is a secondary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Tynecastle High School have?: Tynecastle High School has 854 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tynecastle High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Tynecastle High School is 12.2:1.
Where is Tynecastle High School?: Tynecastle High School is located at 17-19 McLeod Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH11 2NJ.
How is Tynecastle High School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Tynecastle High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.