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OUR KIDS Report:
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Grades 1 — 12 — Toronto, ON (Map)
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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
St. Clement's School
REPORT CONTENTS
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Analysis

ADMISSIONS


St. Clement's School has a more competitive admissions process than most schools we review, with a December deadline and options for mid-year entry. Popular entry grades include 1, 7, and 9. Depending on the grade level, applicants may need to complete an interview and an entrance exam. Families and alumni describe a close-knit community that values intellectual curiosity and student initiative.

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Insider community voices

Hear directly from St. Clement's School community as they share insights into the Admissions.

Martha Perry, Leadership, St. Clement's School - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Leadership

Martha Perry

Talks about the kind of students who might not thrive here.
Martha Perry, Leadership, St. Clement's School - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Leadership

Martha Perry

Offers advice to parents currently searching for a school.

Facts and analysis

VISITING THE SCHOOL

St. Clement's School will host its next open house on October 16, 2026.

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

  • Upcoming events schedule

    OPEN HOUSE

    St. Clement's School Open House

    • Oct 16, 2026
    • 09:00 am to 11:15 am
    • St. Clement's School
      21 St Clements Ave
      Toronto, ON M4R 1G8,
    RSVP

    Come visit SCS and see:

    -the many ways our students engage with learning
    -the way our teachers support students and create meaningful learning experiences
    -how our halls buzz with the energy of Grades 1 to 12 learning together under one roof
    -our small school community feel
    -the excitement students have for each others’ successes
    -the way all staff are focused on preparing students for whatever challenges they may face

    And so much more.

    OPEN HOUSE

    St. Clement's School Open House

    • Nov 20, 2026
    • 09:00 am to 11:15 am
    • St. Clement's School
      21 St Clements Ave
      Toronto, ON M4R 1G8,
    RSVP

    Come visit SCS and see:

    -the many ways our students engage with learning
    -the way our teachers support students and create meaningful learning experiences
    -how our halls buzz with the energy of Grades 1 to 12 learning together under one roof
    -our small school community feel
    -the excitement students have for each others’ successes
    -the way all staff are focused on preparing students for whatever challenges they may face

    And so much more.

    Event name Date RSVP
    OPEN HOUSE Oct 16, 2026 RSVP
    OPEN HOUSE Nov 20, 2026 RSVP

  • Why it matters

    A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

The final deadline is December for Day entry at St. Clement's School. Mid-year entry option is also available.

Entry is typically for the beginning of the next school year in September.

  • Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
    Month St. Clement's School Other schools
    Fixed deadline Fixed deadline Rolling admissions
    September 0% 90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
    October Less than 1%
    November 1%
    December Day deadline
    		 7%
    January 2%
    February 1%
    March 2%
    April Less than 1%
    May Less than 1%
    June Less than 1%
    July 0%
    August Less than 1%

  • Why it matters

    The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.

ENTRY GRADES

The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) 1, 7 and 9.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 7, 9 and 12 (for the same grades offered at St. Clement's School).

  • Breakdown by grade

    Entry grade Number of openings available: Day
    St. Clement's School Average of all other schools
    Gr. 1 12 - 16 10
    Gr. 2 1 - 2 8
    Gr. 3 1 - 2 8
    Gr. 4 1 - 2 8
    Gr. 5 1 - 2 9
    Gr. 6 10 - 12 9
    Gr. 7 10 - 14 17
    Gr. 8 0 - 1 9
    Gr. 9 16 - 18 23
    Gr. 10 1 - 6 12
    Gr. 11 1 - 4 12
    Gr. 12 1 13

  • Why it matters

    Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.

ACCEPTANCE RATE

50% of all applications are accepted.

Admissions at St. Clement's School is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Acceptance rate: Day
    St. Clement's School Average of all other schools
    Gr. 1 70% 39%
    Gr. 2 50% 37%
    Gr. 3 50% 37%
    Gr. 4 50% 38%
    Gr. 5 50% 38%
    Gr. 6 50% 36%
    Gr. 7 40% 39%
    Gr. 8 15% 36%
    Gr. 9 55% 42%
    Gr. 10 50% 39%
    Gr. 11 50% 38%
    Gr. 12 10% 36%

  • What St. Clement's School says it looks for in students

    This information is not currently available.

  • Why it matters

    A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admissions process may require an interview and an entrance exam.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at St. Clement's School and how they compare with other schools.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Required by St. Clement's School % of schools requiring
    Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay
    Gr. 1 - - - Interview: 51%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 2%
    Gr. 2 - - - Interview: 52%, Exam: 18%, Essay: 2%
    Gr. 3 - - - Interview: 52%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 3%
    Gr. 4 - - - Interview: 54%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 4%
    Gr. 5 - - - Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 24%, Essay: 5%
    Gr. 6 - - - Interview: 59%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 7%
    Gr. 7 - - - - Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
    Gr. 8 - - - - Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10%
    Gr. 9 - - - - Interview: 48%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 11%
    Gr. 10 - - - - Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 11%
    Gr. 11 - - - - Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 12%
    Gr. 12 - - - - Interview: 41%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10%

  • Application fee: $250

    Registration fee: $8,500

    Deposit: $4,500


    Description:

    Applications are completed online. The following is required at the time of application:

    1. A recent photograph of the applicant.
    2. The applicant’s final reports from the previous three years and any reports available for the current year.
    3. A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or passport.
    4. Educational assessment(s) and IEP(s), if applicable.
    5. The non-refundable application fee of $250, or early bird application fee of $200 until October 31, 2022

  • Why it matters

    Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.

 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


The community is small and fosters close connections.

Feedback from students and parents suggests that the smaller size of St. Clement’s facilitates the formation of close-knit relationships, allowing students to feel more connected and supported within the community.

When we went on a tour of St. Clement’s, that’s when I realized that I really like the school as the school, and not just because my mom went to it. I really liked that it was a bit of a smaller community. I didn’t want to feel like I was just like one person in a massive school, so I really liked that it was smaller. I wanted to be able to form close connections with people. Our grades were a bit smaller and I was able to form really close connections with a lot of my classmates.
—Carmen Chong, parent (see full discussion)

There's an emphasis on intellectual curiosity.

From discussions with administrators and students, it is evident that a defining trait of St. Clement’s students is their intellectual curiosity, which is fostered by the school's supportive learning environment.

There’s no typical Clementine—we call our girls ‘Clementines,’ or actually they’ve coined that phrase. We have girls who are really gregarious and totally into the spirit, and girls who are quite shy and maybe quieter. Curiosity is part of our mission statement. ‘We develop outstanding women who are intellectually curious, courageous and compassionate.’ For me, it’s curiosity to learn more that defines our students. They may not even know they have it, but in the admissions process, you kind of get that inkling that they’re looking for more.
—Martha Perry, Principal (see full interview)

Students are proactive and ambitious.

Insights from alumni and parents reflect that St. Clement’s nurtures students who exhibit a proactive approach, taking full advantage of the school's abundant resources and opportunities to excel.

Pretty much every single student at St. Clement’s works hard, in the sense that I can probably count on one hand the number of students I remember that didn’t try really, really hard and push really hard to obtain whatever it was that they wanted to obtain. I think that, with the environment, and the types of students that tend to get accepted into St. Clement’s, they are the types of students that do have that grit when it comes to pushing for the things that they want.
—Julie Midroni, alum (see full interview)
I would say enrol at the school if you have a lot of things that you are interested in, if you are a proactive person and you have the ability to take advantage of the things that St. Clement’s offers. You could theoretically go to St. Clement’s and just attend class and go home every day, and that would be it—that’s a waste. If you, however, are incredibly proactive and you want to go to a school that gives you the opportunity to, I don’t know, maybe start something or participate in a bunch of different things, or there’s something that you really excel at and you want the flexibility to excel at that—go with St. Clement’s. There’s so many resources and they’re so supportive. If you can take advantage of St. Clement’s, the institution, you should go there.
—Julie Midroni, alum (see full interview)
 

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