Admissions Criteria
The goal of a St Paul's education is to form graduates to become lifelong learners who are open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, and committed to doing justice. St Paul's challenges students to pursue excellence in all aspects of their education, providing a balanced approach which includes academic, extracurricular and spiritual programs. Accordingly, the Admissions Criteria represents a balance between academic, spiritual and social considerations.Academic Considerations
Report Cards
If a candidate is consistently an A-B student, then he will be given favorable consideration for admission. Conduct and effort marks are also given consideration.
Entrance Test Scores
If a candidate has a composite national percentile score of 60 or above on the admissions test used at St Paul's High School, he will be given consideration for admission. Last year over 85% of accepted students met this criterion.
Teacher Recommendation Form
Teacher recommendation forms are an important part of the admissions process. These recommendations are confidential and are given consideration.
Spiritual/Religious Considerations
School
If a candidate attends a Catholic school, then he will be given favorable consideration for admission. Last year 45% of accepted students came from Catholic schools, and more than 82% of applicants from Catholic schools were accepted.
Faith
If a candidate is an active member of a Catholic parish he will be given favourable consideration for admission. Students who are not Catholic but actively practice their faith are also given favourable consideration for admission to St Paul's High School.
Clergy Recommendation Form
Clergy recommendation forms are an important part of the admissions process. These recommendations are confidential and are given consideration.
Social Considerations
Extracurricular Involvement
Additional consideration will be given to students who are actively involved in activities both inside and outside their school communities.
These activities could include involvement in: music, theatre, or dance; individual or team athletics; cultural activities; and volunteer or service activities.
Other Considerations
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation for a candidate are accepted but not required. These letters are unsolicited and must be on file by Friday, February 15th. Letters received after this date may not be taken into consideration.
Diversity
The St Paul's community is enhanced by and benefits from a diverse population that includes students from many different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. St Paul's understands that families with lower incomes may have difficulty affording tuition and is proud to offer an extensive bursary program that assists qualified applicants to attend regardless of their ability to pay the full tuition.
Legacy
Students who have a brother or father who has attended St Paul's High School will be given additional consideration.
