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Hillfield Strathallan College

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School Overview

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Analysis

ADMISSIONS

What is involved in the admissions process at Hillfield Strathallan College? When is the deadline, and what are the requirements? How does it compare to other schools? How should you factor these into your decision?

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Facts and analysis
Qualitative insights
- The admissions process is inclusive and personalized.
- The student body is engaged.

Facts and analysis

VISITING THE SCHOOL

Hillfield Strathallan College will host its next open house on October 2, 2025.

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

Hillfield Strathallan College Open House

Oct 2, 2025

05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Hillfield Strathallan College
299 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, ON, L9C 1G3

hsc.on.ca/openhouse

RSVP

Guests are invited to pre-register for their preferred tour time at hsc.on.ca/openhouse. We look forward to sharing HSC with you!

Hillfield Strathallan College Open House

Nov 13, 2025

05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Hillfield Strathallan College
299 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, ON, L9C 1G3

hsc.on.ca/openhouse

RSVP

Guests are invited to pre-register for their preferred tour time at hsc.on.ca/openhouse. We look forward to sharing HSC with you!

HSC Gr8t Start Information Night

Hillfield Strathallan College Other Event

Nov 20, 2025

06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Online

hsc.on.ca/learnmore

Learn More

Please visit our website and register to attend HSC's Gr8t Start information evening if you are considering a Grade 9 application to our Senior School. This grade level can be highly competitive, and attending this event is a great way to ensure HSC is a fit for you! For more information, contact one of our Admissions and Enrolment team members at admissions@hsc.on.ca.

HSC Early Acceptance Deadline

Hillfield Strathallan College Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

12:00 am to 12:00 am

Hillfield Strathallan College
299 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, ON, L9C 1G3

www.hsc.on.ca

Learn More

HSC does accept rolling applications after December 5, 2025, for consideration until all cohorts are fully subscribed. All grade levels other than Grade 12 are considered.

Hillfield Strathallan College Open House

Mar 4, 2026

05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Hillfield Strathallan College
299 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, ON, L9C 1G3

hsc.on.ca/openhouse

RSVP

Guests are invited to pre-register for their preferred tour time at hsc.on.ca/openhouse. We look forward to sharing HSC with you!

Hillfield Strathallan College Open House

Apr 1, 2026

05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Hillfield Strathallan College
299 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, ON, L9C 1G3

hsc.on.ca/openhouse

RSVP

Guests are invited to pre-register for their preferred tour time at hsc.on.ca/openhouse. We look forward to sharing HSC with you!

Hillfield Strathallan College Open House

May 7, 2026

05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Hillfield Strathallan College
299 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, ON, L9C 1G3

hsc.on.ca/openhouse

RSVP

Guests are invited to pre-register for their preferred tour time at hsc.on.ca/openhouse. We look forward to sharing HSC with you!

Event name	Date	RSVP
Hillfield Strathallan College Open House	Oct 2, 2025	RSVP
Hillfield Strathallan College Open House	Nov 13, 2025	RSVP
HSC Gr8t Start Information Night	Nov 20, 2025	Learn More
HSC Early Acceptance Deadline	Dec 5, 2025	Learn More
Hillfield Strathallan College Open House	Mar 4, 2026	RSVP
Hillfield Strathallan College Open House	Apr 1, 2026	RSVP
Hillfield Strathallan College Open House	May 7, 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

Hillfield Strathallan College offers rolling admissions.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

Month	Hillfield Strathallan College	Other schools
Month	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
September	Day admissions	0%	88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
October		Less than 1%
November		2%
December		7%
January		1%
February		2%
March		2%
April		1%
May		1%
June		Less than 1%
July		0%
August		1%

Why it matters

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

ACCEPTANCE RATE

We do not have reliable data on the acceptance rate at this school.

See data for other schools below.

What Hillfield Strathallan College says it looks for in students

Through our admissions process, we endeavour to select students who will be active participants in all aspects of College life.
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 Hillfield Strathallan College and how they compare with other schools.

Breakdown by grade

Grade	Required by Hillfield Strathallan College					% of schools requiring
Grade	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay	% of schools requiring
Nursery/Toddler		-	-	-	-	Interview: 7%
Preschool		-	-	-	-	Interview: 18%
JK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
SK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 5%
Gr. 1		-	-	-	-	Interview: 51%, Exam: 16%, Essay: 2%
Gr. 2		-	-	-	-	Interview: 52%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 2%
Gr. 3		-	-	-	-	Interview: 53%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 21%, Essay: 2%
Gr. 4		-	-	-	-	Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 3%
Gr. 5		-	-		-	Interview: 57%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 5%
Gr. 6		-	-		-	Interview: 60%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 7%
Gr. 7		-	-		-	Interview: 63%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
Gr. 8		-	-		-	Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
Gr. 9		-	-		-	Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%
Gr. 10		-	-		-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
Gr. 11		-	-		-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
Gr. 12		-	-		-	Interview: 44%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 10%

What Hillfield Strathallan College says about the application process

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Description:
HSC's application process requires you to submit an application form together with an application fee. School reports for the current school year and the final report from the previous two years are also required as supporting documents.

You can book a one-on-one virtual meeting at HSC here.
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 admissions process is inclusive and personalized.

Conversations with parents, administrators, and applicants reveal that Hillfield Strathallan College's admissions process is both inclusive and highly personalized, involving multiple entry points, campus visits, and individual interactions to make families feel well-informed, comfortable, and supported throughout.

The admission process for Hillfield was seamless. After completing an application online, the team reached out to us within 2 days! They invited us to come for a tour, and we were able to see the physical spaces our children would learn in. They also encouraged us to visit an open house (they host regular evening open houses). We were able to bring our son as we didn't have a sitter, which ended up being really neat because we were able to see him interacting with the school environment before there was a class in it. The admissions team was very kind and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.

—Rebecca Punthakee, parent (beginning 2022) (see full review)

I applied to HSC when I was in Grade 8, hoping to start in Grade 9. It started when my parents filled out an application and then we did a tour of the school and met a current senior school student to hear about their experience. Then I did a visit day with another Grade 8 student to meet some people and get a feel for the student community. This day included a meeting with the Senior School principal. After that day, I received an email telling me I got into the school! I found the visit day fun and it was a nice way for me to picture what my life was going to look like. A piece of advice I would give someone applying to high schools is to try and visit so you to see how you feel on campus!

—Lucie Osborne, student (beginning 2020) (see full review)

The school has flexible payment plans for admission. The admission to HSC is very reasonable compared with some other private schools in Toronto. In February, we have to confirm if our kids will come back to HSC in September and pay $1000 for each kid. The admission office has regular Open Houses. They make sure all new families will be aware of admission. I suggest we can tell new parents about extra costs like trips, uniforms purchasing, etc.

—Andrew Liu, parent (beginning 2017) (see full review)

Come tour the school. Meet the principals of your child/children’s grade. For parents who want feedback from other parents, they should ask to reach out to the active PG members. During our application process, my older daughter was entering Grade 6. She had to do an entrance exam. My younger one started in Grade 1 and an exam was not required. I believe there is more interest in HSC now, as there are wait lists for various grades. I would recommend contacting the school as soon as possible if there is interest in joining the school. I volunteer at our open houses and assist the admissions team welcome families touring our school. We hold about four sessions each year and we see a lot of participants every session.

—Wendy Lam, parent (beginning 2019) (see full review)

The student body is engaged.

Insights from administrators and parents emphasize the importance of student involvement in the decision to attend Hillfield Strathallan College, as the school's dynamic environment and high academic standards require active participation and enthusiasm from students to thrive.

I was involved with the ambassador program at Hillfield Strathallan College, so we met with a lot of prospective families. I never had a family leave a tour at Hillfield Strathallan College and not speak to the excitement or the eagerness of students that they observed and the amazing facilities that Hillfield Strathallan College has.

—Luke and Daniela D'Ambrosi, alum (see full interview)

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