About Us
At St. Dorothy Catholic School, we pride ourselves on the strong partnership that exists among the home, the school and the parish. We are committed to:
Nurturing and empowering Catholic learners and leaders — one person at a time.
Living our Gospel values by treating all creation with empathy, respect, and responsibility.
Building a strong, collaborative community where everyone shares their gifts selflessly.
Pursuing excellence in learning and leadership, striving to reach our full potential.
School History
St. Dorothy Catholic School opened in September 1969 with 244 students and was named after St. Dorothy of Caesarea. It was established to serve the growing population in the Albion Road/Martingrove Road area of Rexdale and to ease overcrowding at nearby St. Benedict and St. Andrew Catholic Schools.
Parish and Growth
St. Dorothy Catholic School is served by St. Andrew’s Parish. As the surrounding community grew, so did the school. In 1982, with the support of the Parent Teacher Association, an addition was constructed to accommodate an enrolment of more than 900 students.
In September 1993, Holy Child Catholic School was established to serve families west of Highway 27 and initially operated from the St. Dorothy school building. As a result, enrolment at St. Dorothy decreased as it became the designated school for students living east of Highway 27. Holy Child moved into its own facility during the 1995–1996 school year.