How many pupils does St Columba's High School have?

St Columba's High School has 656 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's High School is 12.5:1.

Is St Columba's High School a denominational school?

St Columba's High School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Columba's High School?

St Columba's High School is located at Fletcher Avenue, Gourock, Inverclyde, PA19 1TN.

How is St Columba's 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 St Columba's High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Columba's High School

Gourock, Inverclyde · PA19 1TN

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About St Columba's High School

St Columba's High School is a secondary school in Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 656 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Inverclyde →
Town: Gourock
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Fletcher Avenue, Gourock, PA19 1TN
Phone: 01475 715250
Email: office@st-columbashigh.inverclyde.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

656

Pupil roll

52.4

Teachers (FTE)

12.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender304 girls · 352 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

112

132

111

108

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (34%)Q5 · least deprived (23%)

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 March 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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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 St Columba's High School?: St Columba's High School is a secondary school in Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Columba's High School have?: St Columba's High School has 656 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's High School is 12.5:1.
Is St Columba's High School a denominational school?: St Columba's High School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Columba's High School?: St Columba's High School is located at Fletcher Avenue, Gourock, Inverclyde, PA19 1TN.
How is St Columba's 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 St Columba's High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.