Elgin High School is one of two secondary schools in Elgin, the other being Elgin Academy. Elgin High caters for pupils in S1-6 from across a range of backgrounds and abilities. The House System consists of Eagles, Falcons, Ospreys. Elgin High's catchment area traditionally lies to the south of the railway line, encompassing New Elgin and outlying villages. The main feeder primary schools are Greenwards, Mosstowie, Linkwood and New Elgin. The school has an Additional Support Needs team that caters for pupils with profound and complex learning difficulties. Elgin High School maintains strong links with the local community and is often involved in fundraising and charity events. The school was inspected successfully by HMI in 2011.
The Building
The school is located on the edge of New Elgin with a semi-rural setting. The main building is built on three levels and consists of Ground, First and Second floors. There is also a separate block containing the PE department and fitness suite. Facilities include a library, drama studio, large games hall, gymnasium, fitness suite and spacious atrium area which is often used for assemblies as well as social events. In September 2012, it was confirmed by the Scottish Government that the current school building will be replaced with a new school which was built on the existing site. Preliminary work for the new building took place and was completed and opened to staff and students on October 2017.
Headmasters
Bill Hope 1978-2003
Andrew Simpson 2003-2016
Hugh McCulloch 2016- 2019
Global Citizenship
In 2009, Elgin High was one of eight schools in Scotland to receive the International Schools Award for its global links and fundraising efforts. The school has a partnership with Mukonchi High School, Zambia, and regular exchange visits are organised between the two schools. The school received further recognition for its global links by winning another International Schools Award in 2016.
Notable Former Pupils
Richard Foster - Aberdeen, Rangers and Bristol City footballer.
Gary Isaac - Former Gala and Scotland rugby player.
