How many pupils does Perth High School have?

Perth High School has 1,485 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Perth High School is 13.8:1.

Where is Perth High School?

Perth High School is located at Viewlands Road, Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH1 1HB.

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

Perth High School

Perth, Perth & Kinross · PH1 1HB

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Perth High School

Perth High School is a secondary school in Perth, Perth & Kinross, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,485 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 7% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Perth & Kinross →
Town: Perth
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Viewlands Road, Perth, PH1 1HB
Phone: 01738 628271
Email: PerthHigh@pkc.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,485

Pupil roll

107.3

Teachers (FTE)

13.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender738 girls · 747 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Roll by stage

283

269

280

260

218

175

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)Q5 · least deprived (38%)

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 November 2018

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Perth High School?: Perth High School is a secondary school in Perth, Perth & Kinross, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Perth High School have?: Perth High School has 1,485 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Perth High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Perth High School is 13.8:1.
Where is Perth High School?: Perth High School is located at Viewlands Road, Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH1 1HB.
How is Perth 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 Perth High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.