Left, three students in uniform listening in class. Middle, two students in uniform taking notes in class. Right, a student in uniform making crafts in class.

Our School

About Us

At St. Dorothy Catholic School, we pride ourselves on the strong partnership that exists among the home, the school and the parish.

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The front of the school building.

Mission Statement

  • To nurture and empower Catholic learners and leaders, one person at a time.

  • To live our gospel values and treat all creation with empathy, respect and responsibility.

  • To build and strengthen our team, where everyone shares their gifts selflessly.

  • To continuously pursue excellence in learning and leading, striving to achieve our full potential.

School History and Tradition

St. Dorothy Catholic School opened its doors for the first time in September 1969 with a student population of 244, and was named after St. Dorothy of Caesarea.

The school was established to serve the ever-increasing population in the Albion Road/Martingrove Road area of Rexdale, and to relieve the overpopulated neighbouring St. Benedict and St. Andrew Catholic Schools. The school is one of seven schools being served by St. Andrew's Parish, including two secondary schools. The school continued to grow and serve the Catholic population in the area, and in 1982, with the support of the Parent Teacher Association, an addition was added to provide for the needs of more than 900 students.

In September 1993, a new school - Holy Child Catholic School - was established to serve students living on the west side of Highway 27, and for a time operated out of St. Dorothy's school building. As a result, St. Dorothy's school enrollment had declined to 465 students, all of whom live east of Highway 27. Holy Child moved to its new facility during the 1995-1996 school year.