St Columba's, Kilmacolm has been in existence since 1897 and has established itself as one of the main schools in the West of Scotland.
Initially a girls' school, it has now become co-educational throughout and offers a full range of activities and subjects for boys and girls.
Linked to the Senior School is the Primary Department which has a roll of over 250 including the nursery class.
The village of Kilmacolm, with its attractive surroundings, is an extremely popular residential area and a growing number of good quality houses are being built in the immediate neighbourhood.
In addition to high academic expectations the school has an extremely strong reputation both musically and on the sporting front. Tours to Canada for hockey and rugby in 1997 were a great success. A music tour to Europe in 1998 is also intended.
It also participates in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme with large numbers at all levels.
Recently major developments have taken place in the grounds, playing fields and fabric of the building, which have greatly enhanced the educational opportunities available to all pupils. A new Games Hall costing รบ500,000 recently opened and two new biology labs were completed in August 1996. A new art, music and technology building is planned for 1998.
Entry is by competitive test and is restricted to fifty six pupils per year in the Senior School.
