Highgate School vs South Hampstead High School
Highgate School is a co-ed day school in Haringey (ages 4–18); South Hampstead High School is a girls' day school in Camden (ages 4–18). Day fees reach £31,575 a year at Highgate School against £30,060 at South Hampstead High School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 80.2% and 94.3%.
| Field | Highgate SchoolHaringey | South Hampstead High SchoolCamden |
|---|---|---|
| Houseroom Index | 82.9/100 (#14) | 84.85/100 (#47) |
| Day fees / yr | £28,929 – £31,575 | £24,558 – £30,060 |
| GCSE 9–7 % | 95.7% | 88.6% |
| A-level A*–A % | 80.2% | 94.3% |
| Oxbridge offers | 43 offers (15.5%) | 17 offers (17.9%) |
| Ages | 4–18 | 4–18 |
| Gender | Co-ed | Girls |
| Day / boarding | Day only | Day only |
| Pupils | 1,321 | 900 |
| Location | Haringey | Camden |
| Next open day | 26 Sept 2026 | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 25 Sept 2026 | 9 Oct 2026 |
Fees and results are the latest figures Houseroom holds for each school; a dash means the school hasn't published that data point.
Highgate School vs South Hampstead High School: common questions
- Which is more expensive, Highgate School or South Hampstead High School?
- Highgate School has the higher published day fees — up to £31,575 a year against up to £30,060 at South Hampstead High School.
- Which has better results, Highgate School or South Hampstead High School?
- On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, South Hampstead High School recorded the stronger A-level results: 94.3% of grades at A*–A against 80.2% at Highgate School.
- Can I apply to both Highgate School and South Hampstead High School?
- Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early — some close a year or more ahead of entry.
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Highgate School
Independent girls all-through school in Haringey for ages 3–19, day or boarding. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
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South Hampstead High School
Independent girls' all-through day school in Hampstead for ages 4–18. Part of GDST, selective entry, top-20 academic performance.