ADMISSIONS
What is involved in the admissions process at Holy Trinity School? 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
VISITING THE SCHOOL
Holy Trinity School will host its next open house on October 15, 2025.
An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.
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Upcoming events schedule
Event name Date RSVP Tuesday Tours Sep 23, 2025 Learn More Tuesday Tours
Holy Trinity School Other Event
- Sep 23, 2025
- 12:00 am to 12:00 am
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HTS11300 Bayview Avenue
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4S1L4
Lower School Open House Oct 15, 2025 RSVP Lower School Open House
Holy Trinity School Open House
- Oct 15, 2025
- 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
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HTS11300 Bayview Avenue
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4S1L4
Middle/Senior School Open House Oct 23, 2025 RSVP Middle/Senior School Open House
Holy Trinity School Open House
- Oct 23, 2025
- 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
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HTS11300 Bayview Avenue
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4S1L4
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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
Holy Trinity School offers rolling admissions.
See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.
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Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
Month Holy Trinity School Other schools 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.
ENTRY GRADES
The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) JK, 6 and 9.
The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) JK, 7 and 9 (for the same grades offered at Holy Trinity School).
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Breakdown by grade
Entry grade Number of openings available: Day Holy Trinity School Average of all other schools JK 10 - 18 16 SK 1 - 4 10 Gr. 1 14 - 18 10 Gr. 2 1 - 4 8 Gr. 3 1 - 2 8 Gr. 4 8 - 12 9 Gr. 5 1 - 3 9 Gr. 6 15 - 20 9 Gr. 7 5 - 10 16 Gr. 8 1 - 5 10 Gr. 9 20 - 30 23 Gr. 10 1 - 5 13 Gr. 11 1 - 5 13 Gr. 12 1 - 5 13 -
Why it matters
Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.
ACCEPTANCE RATE
45% of all applications are accepted.
Admissions at Holy Trinity School is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Acceptance rate: Day Holy Trinity School Average of all other schools JK 50% 42% SK 50% 36% Gr. 1 50% 40% Gr. 2 10% 37% Gr. 3 10% 36% Gr. 4 60% 36% Gr. 5 10% 36% Gr. 6 40% 36% Gr. 7 10% 38% Gr. 8 10% 35% Gr. 9 40% 40% Gr. 10 10% 38% Gr. 11 5% 37% Gr. 12 5% 35% -
What Holy Trinity School says it looks for in students
At HTS, we value and develop the whole child. While our commitment to academics is our number one priority, students are not selected based on their academic results alone. We are looking for students who are also passionate and curious about the arts, athletics, leadership, and service to the community. The interviews and teacher recommendations are also of great value. Ours is an incredible learning community and we want students to flourish and grow to their greatest capacity.
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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.
See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Holy Trinity School and how they compare with other schools.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Required by Holy Trinity School % of schools requiring Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay 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 Holy Trinity School says about the application process
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Description:Applications are welcome at any time. It is recommended that parents apply in the fall before the entry year. Please contact the Admissions Office when you are ready to begin the process.
Initial offers of acceptance will be sent out during the month of January. Applications will continue to be accepted throughout the year.
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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.