ADMISSIONS

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

• 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.

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

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	St. Margaret's School	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day and Boarding 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 at St. Margaret's School is typical of the schools we cover.

• What St. Margaret's School says it looks for in students

  A St. Margaret’s student is
  open, honest, and accountable, treating all people with dignity and respect.
  encouraged to relentlessly pursue my goals and actively participate to achieve great results.
  genuine, generous, and caring in my relationships and service to others.
  a leader through words, actions, thoughts, and peer support
  understood and has freedom to be creative and discover strengths and abilities.
  eager to take on challenges, learn from mistakes, and do what’s right in the face of adversity.
  aware of the interconnectedness of the world and understands her voice and actions have an impact on environment and community.
  
  Our Core Values:
  Courage, Connection, Care, Curiosity, Challenge
  
  Our Motto:
  Servite In Caritate ~ Service with Love
  
  St. Margaret’s is a global school where girls are nurtured and inspired to become life-long learners. Girls here are challenged to achieve their full potential and contribute to society in a meaningful way. We embrace our motto “Service with Love” in both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities.
  
  Our Vision:
  Confident Girls. Inspiring Leaders. Creating a Thriving World.
  
  This is a school where girls who want to change the world become women who do. Our committed staff, beautiful campus, and innovative curriculum create a nurturing environment that challenges students to achieve their leadership potential.
  
  Our Mission:
  St. Margaret’s is a caring, inclusive community where students are challenged to pursue personal and academic excellence, use their voice, and enact change.
  
  St Margaret’s School values diversity and inspires excellence of mind and strength of spirit. Students here are challenged to take responsibility for their own learning experience, to develop individual worth, academic excellence, personal wellness, connection with nature and service to their local and global community.

• 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.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at St. Margaret's School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by St. Margaret's 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 St. Margaret's School says about the application process

  Application fee: $250

  Registration fee: $2,500

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION

  After applying online (https://www.stmarg.ca/admissions​) please provide the school with all supporting documents as well as your application fee (CAD $250) – your application is not complete until the School receives these items.

  SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

  Applications are not complete until the School receives:

  • An Academic Reference – completed by a previous or current academic advisor (teacher, principal, counsellor, etc.). The reference person must return this form directly to St. Margaret’s School.
  • A Character Reference – completed by an adult who is not a relative. The reference person must return this form directly to St. Margaret’s School.
  • A copy of last year’s final report card.
  • A copy of the most recent report card.
  • A photocopy of applicant’s birth certificate, passport, or landed immigrant status.
  • A recent photo of the applicant

  PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT: TESTING AND INTERVIEW

  The placement assessment is used to determine a student’s strengths, weaknesses and readiness to begin classes at SMS. We understand that this can be an intimidating process for students and their parents and do all we can to make the process comfortable and informal.

• 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.