Independent schools in Edinburgh
Find independent schools (also known as private schools) in Edinburgh below.
Cargilfield School
45 Gamekeeper's RoadEdinburgh
Midlothian
EH4 6HU
+44 (0)131 336 2207
Coeducational
293
Day Weekly/Flexible Boarding
All Faiths
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Coeducational
682
Day Full Boarding
Interdenominational
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George Heriot's School
Lauriston PlaceEdinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 9EQ
+44 (0)131 229 7263
Coeducational
1661
Day
Non-denominational
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George Watson's College
69 - 71 Colinton RoadEdinburgh
Midlothian
EH10 5EG
+44 (0)131 446 6000
Coeducational
2331
Day
All Faiths
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Merchiston Castle School
294 Colinton RoadEdinburgh
Midlothian
EH13 0PU
+44 (0)131 312 2200
Boys (some girls)
293
Day Weekly/Flexible Boarding Full Boarding
All Faiths
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St George's School, Edinburgh
Garscube TerraceEdinburgh
Midlothian
EH12 6BG
+44 (0)131 311 8000
Girls (some boys)
504
Day Weekly/Flexible Boarding Full Boarding
Non-denominational
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The Edinburgh Academy
42 Henderson RowEdinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 5BL
+44 (0)131 556 4603
Coeducational
1140
Day
Non-denominational
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Erskine Stewart Melville
Ravelston Dykes RoadEdinburgh
Midlothian
EH4 3NT
+44 (0)131 347 5700
Girls only (co-ed sixth form)
715
Day
Non-denominational
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