Welcome to our comprehensive guide to schools in the Capital. The directory provides full details for every every primary and secondary school in Edinburgh, including both state and independent schools.
The City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for 23 secondary schools, 87 primary schools (many with a nursery classes), 17 nursery schools, one under-fives centre and 12 special schools. Edinburgh is divided into catchment areas and all of the listings in our directory feature a downloadable catchment area map.
There are also 18 independent schools in Edinburgh and our directory features information for every school and downloadable prospectuses where available.
The Edinburgh Schools Directory
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Independent Primary Schools
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Independent Secondary Schools
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State Primary Schools
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State Secondary Schools
In the Advice section of this site, you will also find comprehensive information on:
- Choosing a school (State Schools/Independent Schools)
- When to enrol your child for school
- Starting school
- Funding options for independent schools
- Child benefit and tax credit entitlements
