About Us

In 1888, three nuns from the order of the Faithful Companions of Jesus began teaching 23 Catholic students in the very first Catholic school in Edmonton.

We have grown as a school district from one school with 23 students in Edmonton to 84 schools with approximately 32,000 students. We are blessed to offer publicly funded Catholic education and the Spirit of Christ is alive in our schools!

General Facts

• 84 Schools
• 32,499 Students
• 1833 Certificated Staff (FTE)
• 1113 Classified Staff (FTE)

District Satisfaction Survey Results 2006 - 2007

The Diploma & Provincial Results are in!
ECS Diploma Examination Results 2006/2007
ECS Provincial Achievement Test Results 2006/2007

Very Pleased with Accountability Pillar Report
The Accountability Pillar is a measure established by Alberta Education which gives all school boards in Alberta a consistent way to measure how well learning goals are achieved. Edmonton Catholic Schools is very pleased with the results of the May 2007 Accountability Pillar Report for our school district. A letter from the Deputy Minister of Education, Keray Henke, acknowledges our good results .

Posted - Enrolment Data for September 30, 2007
- Enrolment and Staffing Trends 2007
- Class Size Report - December 2006
- Class Size Report Summary - December 2006

Posted: July 23, 2004 on Microsoft Website
Edmonton Catholic Schools provide parents with a window into the classroom with Microsoft Server Software Read More...

May 17, 2004
Survey Gives Edmonton Catholic School District a Top Grade Learn More...

District Student Results - a new area on the District site dedicated to Putting Our Results in Context and highlighting Selected Elements of Student Achievement, as defined by Alberta Education's Accountability Pillar: Catholicity, Student Achievement, High School Completion, Children At Risk, Parent Involvement, Safe and Caring Enviroment, Satisfaction Rates and the Board Selected Indicator.

Study applauds Edmonton Catholic School District's Outstanding Results in Student Achievement
A study that was just released by The Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education - a Canada-wide research organization which studies and publishes "best practices" in Canadian education - examines Edmonton Catholic Schools for excellent student achievement results.

Edmonton Catholic School District is the only metro school district in the province chosen for the study where students consistently did better on provincial achievement tests over a five-year period. The focus of the study, 'District Practices and Student Achievement,' analyzes what Edmonton Catholic Schools District is doing right.

The study consists of interview data and reports gathered from trustees, senior administration, principals, teachers and School Councils. Among other things, it concludes that our district's sharp focus on student learning is key to the success of our students, and that teachers and principals take pride in our district because they share in the planning, decision-making and student successes.

An unnamed Edmonton Catholic teacher is quoted in the study as saying: ".our schools radiate hope and joy and love because that core of who we are is very clear."

For more information on the study, visit The Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education web site at: www.saee.ca .