Cathkin High School
Cathkin High School is a state secondary school in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
History
The original school was built at a cost of £1.25million and opened in November 1970, around the same time as the neighbouring Public housing in [the United Kingdom#Council housing estates|housing scheme] at Whitlawburn was completed. It replaced Gateside School in central Cambuslang.In 2008, the school relocated to a new campus on a site previously used designated as the school's playing fields situated immediately north of its original buildings, which were subsequently demolished and redeveloped for housing.
the school had 1004 pupils on the school roll and 88 full-time equivalent staff.
In May 2018, the school won the Scottish Senior Boys Shield in football for the first time, after beating St Ninian's High School, Giffnock on penalties in the final.
Feeder schools
Cairns Primary, Cathkin Primary, Hallside Primary, Loch Primary, West Coats Primary.Notable former pupils and teachers
Notable former pupils include:- Darren Young, footballer and manager
- Derek Young, footballer
- Duncan Weir, professional rugby union player
- Kenny McLean professional footballer