The Durham Catholic District School Board shares a sense of community among families, educators and parishes and is committed to integrating the teachings of the Gospel with quality educational programs that guide students in their journeys to meeting the Catholic Graduate Expectations. The Board currently serves approximately 22,500 students in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and the townships of Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock.
The Durham Catholic District School Board currently has:
- 38 elementary schools;
- 7 secondary schools;
- 9 alternative education and continuing education sites.
- 22,888 elementary and secondary students:
- 15,875 elementary students;
- 7,013 secondary/alternative education students.
While submitting the online application, students can choose 3 desired schools according to their preferences and their living address in Durham Region. Seats in the Passport to Excellence program are limited and the Durham Catholic District School Board reserves the right to place international students based on program availability.
Our Schools
Elementary Schools |
Our 38 elementary schools offer programs to students from kindergarten to Grade 8. Please check the elementary school profiles through the following link.
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Secondary Schools
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There are 7 secondary schools within the Durham Catholic District School Board, 3 of which offer French Immersion, and 2 accept Grade 7 to Grade 12 students. Please check the secondary school profiles through the following link.
Secondary Courses |
Many subjects are available in our secondary schools, some include:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Technological Education
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Family Studies
- Geography
- History
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical and Health Education
- Physics
- Visual Arts
Please visit the webpage of Secondary Courses and Calendars for more information about type of courses and course calendar at each secondary school.
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Secondary Flyers
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To learn more about our secondary schools and the programs offered at each school, click on the flyers below:
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