TL;DR: According to the 2025 ranking (2024 baccalaureate data), the top 5 schools in Toulouse are: 1) Le Caousou, 2) Saint-Joseph La Salle, 3) Émilie de Rodat, 4) Sainte-Marie des Champs, 5) Saint-Sernin. Comparison below with success rates/honors and the IVAL method (ministerial indicators). We add practical advice for choosing according to your project (specialties, sections, supervision, transport).
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Methodology & Definitions (IVAL)
To establish a credible local ranking, we cross-reference the 2024 baccalaureate results (success and honors rates) with the value-added indicators of high schools (IVAL) published by the ministry (DEPP). The IVAL compares observed results to expected results, taking into account the students’ profiles and pathways (rate of progression from 10th grade to the baccalaureate). This insight avoids stopping at “raw” figures and appreciates the school’s own impact.
- Success rate: proportion of students who passed the baccalaureate.
- Honors rate: proportion of those who passed with honors (AB, B, TB).
- Access rate 10th grade→baccalaureate: proportion of students who entered 10th grade at the school and obtained their baccalaureate there.
- IVAL: added value on these indicators (positive, neutral, or negative).
Transparency: this top 5 reproduces the “Toulouse” page of the 2025 Figaro Étudiant ranking (based on the 2024 baccalaureate and IVAL), supplemented by the official ministry pages. Rankings from different media (L’Internaute, etc.) may differ according to their weightings.
Top 5 Best High Schools in Toulouse (2025 Ranking, 2024 Baccalaureate)
- Le Caousou — Private — 100% success | 94% honors.
- Saint-Joseph La Salle — Private — 100% success | 90% honors.
- Émilie de Rodat — Private — 100% success | 95% honors.
- Sainte-Marie des Champs — Private — 100% success | 87% honors.
- Saint-Sernin — Public — 99% success | 79% honors.
Reading: percentages for all baccalaureates combined (general/technological depending on the school) for the 2024 session. Detailed methodology at the end of the article.
To remember: a “best high school” in a ranking is not necessarily the best for your child. Look at the specialty offerings (advanced math, NSI, LLCE, HLP…), international/Euro sections, artistic/sports options, and the school climate.
Quick Facts on the 5 Schools
1) Le Caousou Private
Why is it number 1? 100% baccalaureate success rate and 94% honors. Tradition of academic rigor, attentive support, language offerings, and supported cultural projects.
For which profile? Autonomous students aiming for selective courses (preparatory classes/schools) and a structured environment.
Points of attention: strong attractiveness (selective applications), verify the suitability of specialty combinations from the second year.
2) Saint-Joseph La Salle Private
Its strengths: 100% success rate, 90% honors, close support and committed educational projects.
For which profile? Students seeking regular coaching, a strong class spirit, and linguistic/cultural activities.
Note: focus on active orientation (Parcoursup, projects, immersions) and strengthening fundamentals in 10th grade.
3) Émilie de Rodat Private
Its strengths: 100% success rate and 95% honors — one of the best honors scores in the department in 2024. Good balance between general and technological tracks.
For which profile? Students seeking high results with close support and language/arts projects.
To watch: limited places in certain tracks and rare options.
4) Sainte-Marie des Champs Private
Its strengths: 100% success rate, 87% honors, controlled size, stable school climate, and close family/teaching staff relationship.
For which profile? Students preferring human-scale structures and a very supervised educational environment.
Note: verify the availability of specific options (theater, arts, Latin/Greek, European sections) depending on the year.
5) Saint-Sernin Public
Its strengths: 99% success rate, 79% honors, central location, lively options and sections, continuity towards higher education (proximity to Toulouse’s prestigious institutions).
For which profile? Students wanting a demanding and open public environment, with a solid specialty offer and student life.
To know: some options/sections are in demand: anticipate procedures (Open Days, possible tests in LLCE/sections).
Comparative Table & Key Figures
| High School | Status | Success Rate | Honors Rate | Strengths | To Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Caousou | Private | 100% | 94% | Demanding, languages & projects, supervision | Admission procedures, rare specialties |
| Saint-Joseph La Salle | Private | 100% | 90% | Close monitoring, school culture | Capacity in certain tracks |
| Émilie de Rodat | Private | 100% | 95% | Very high honors performance | Availability of specific options |
| Sainte-Marie des Champs | Private | 100% | 87% | Human scale, school climate | Range of optional offerings |
| Saint-Sernin | Public | 99% | 79% | Sections & options, location | Access criteria for highly demanded sections |
Figures from the “Toulouse” page of the 2025 ranking (bac 2024). The indicators change every year: check the latest session before deciding.
How to choose your high school in Toulouse?
1) Compare beyond the raw number
- Results (pass/mentions) + access rate + ADDED VALUE (IVAL).
- Qualitative: school climate, educational projects, Parcoursup support, international openness.
- Check the specialties and options actually available at your level.
2) Suitability to the project
- Science/digital profile (Advanced Maths, NSI), languages/international (Euro sections, OIB/Abibac), arts (theatre, music), sports (AS, sections).
- Transport and travel time (Garonne, metro, bike): realistic on a daily basis?
- Public/private: beyond the status, consider the supervision and the school culture.
3) Anticipate deadlines
- Open days, meetings with management/teachers, possible tests for international sections.
- 2nd year file: report cards, attendance, specialty project aligned with your post-bac goals.
- Parcoursup: favor high schools that prepare early (grades, projects, oral exams).
Useful internal links: compare with our Top high schools in Strasbourg and our guide High school orientation (choice of specialties, calendar, files).
FAQ — Best high schools in Toulouse
How is this top 5 established?
Based on the 2025 ranking (bac 2024 results) and the IVAL indicators published by the ministry (DEPP). Le Figaro Étudiant aggregates this data and publishes a ranking by city.
Do private high schools always dominate the top of the ranking?
In Toulouse, several private schools show 100% pass rates and high mention rates. However, public high schools like Saint-Sernin or Pierre-de-Fermat offer a high academic level and quality options.
What is the “added value” (IVAL)?
An indicator that measures the gap between observed results and expected results given the students’ profiles. It complements the “raw” rates (pass/mentions) and the 2nd year → bac access rate.
Where to check the figures for a high school in Toulouse?
On the IVAL engine of the ministry, the “Toulouse” page of the Le Figaro Étudiant ranking and specialized portals (L’Internaute). Local media also summarize the best scores by department.
How to maximize your chances of admission?
Plan ahead: good results from 9th grade, attendance at open days, coherent choice of specialties, a well-prepared file, and clear motivation. For certain international sections, a test or a specific file may be required.
Sources & resources (EEAT)
- 2025 Rankings — Le Figaro Étudiant, “Toulouse” page (top 5 and percentages): 2025 High School Rankings in Toulouse
- Le Figaro Étudiant — 2025 national ranking page & methodology (weightings)
- Ministry of Education — IVAL/IVAC indicators (DEPP) — official page • IVAL search engine
- Service-public.fr — practical sheets on IVAL (2024)
- La Dépêche (04/02/2025) — departmental summary bac 2024 (HG/Toulouse): Haute-Garonne article
- L’Internaute — ranking/indicators of high schools in Toulouse (additional reference).
Tip: Zoom in on each high school to consult, stream by stream, the indicators and added value. Then compare with your specialty project.
Conclusion
Toulouse offers a range of very high-performing institutions. The 2025 top 5 — Le Caousou, Saint-Joseph La Salle, Émilie de Rodat, Sainte-Marie des Champs, and Saint-Sernin — combine high success/mention rates and strong educational projects. To choose carefully, look at the IVAL, the specialty offerings, the sections, and the support, then meet the teams during open days: the human “fit” remains decisive.