The Best Schools In Ballyclare Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Ballyclare. These top schools near Ballyclare are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

St Dominic's High School

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Our number one ranked school in Ballyclare based on our official School Guide Star Rating is St Dominic's High School.

Pupils
1056
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Female
Type
Grammar
2

Strathearn School

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Strathearn School is ranked second in Ballyclare based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
805
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Female
Type
Grammar
3

Sullivan Upper School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Ballyclare based on our authoritative ranking is Sullivan Upper School.

Pupils
1080
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar
4

Belfast Royal Academy

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The school ranked at number four in our Ballyclare league table is Belfast Royal Academy based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1500
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar
5

Belfast High School

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Our number five ranked school in Ballyclare based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Belfast High School.

Pupils
960
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar

Top 5 best performing schools in Ballyclare and their catchment areas in Ballyclare ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • St Dominic's High School
  • Strathearn School
  • Sullivan Upper School
  • Belfast Royal Academy
  • Belfast High School

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