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;
- 3 adult and continuing education centres.
- 22,888 elementary and secondary students:
- 15,875 elementary students;
- 7,013 secondary/alternative education students.
Space is made available to the community when it is not needed by the school. All new requests are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested in booking a school space, email Community Use of Schools or call 905-576-6150 ext. 22214.
Our elementary schools provide Kindergarten programs for children 4 to 5 years of age, as well as programs for students in Grades 1 to 8. The curriculum is developed by the Ministry of Education and is available by grade or subject.
We welcome students of all faiths in our secondary schools. Our secondary schools offer programs for Grades 9 to 12. To receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students are required to complete at least 30 credits in secondary school, 18 of which are compulsory courses.
Empowering You to Succeed!
Our Continuing and Adult Education program provides a variety of credit and non-credit courses for students of all ages - from elementary and secondary students to adults.
If you looking to earn your High School Diploma, gain employment skills, upgrade your skills or improve your English - we can help. Visit con-ed.ca to learn more.
Throughout the year we hold registration for Kindergarten and French Immersion, but you are invited to register your child for school at any time using our online registration process.
Check us out - our secondary school students share why they love their Catholic high schools.