How many schools are there in Belfast?

There are 140 schools in Belfast listed on FindGreatSchools: 99 primary, 30 secondary and 11 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, attendance and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Belfast?

Under our composite score, Our Lady & St Patrick'S College, Belfast is the highest-ranked secondary school in Belfast. The score blends attainment and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in Belfast ranked?

Because Northern Ireland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Belfast are ranked on GCSE results and attendance; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in Belfast

Compare 140 schools in Belfast on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by GCSE results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: Our Lady & St Patrick'S College, Belfast (secondary).

Local Authority 140 schools

Primary schools

99 primary schools in Belfast, listed A to Z. Northern Ireland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in Belfast

Ballysillan Primary School

Belmont Primary School, Belfast

Belvoir Park Primary School, Belfast

Ben Madigan Preparatory School

Black Mountain Primary School, Belfast

Blythefield Primary School, Belfast

Our Lady & St Patrick'S College, Belfast

Aquinas Grammar School, Belfast

Belfast Royal Academy

Grosvenor Grammar School, Belfast

Rathmore Grammar School

The Royal Belfast Academical Institution

Cedar Lodge School

Clarawood School

Deanby Centre School

Fleming Fulton School

Glenveagh School

Greenwood Assessment Centre

Schools in Belfast: common questions

See every school in Belfast