Wellington Catholic District School Board

What Wellington Catholic District School Board does

Wellington Catholic District School Board is a publicly funded Catholic school board operating under the Ontario Ministry of Education's Core Education Funding model, headquartered at 255 Speedvale Ave West in Guelph, Ontario. It delivers K-12 Catholic education across 22 schools (comprising both elementary and secondary institutions) serving approximately 9,000 students across eight municipalities in the City of Guelph and Wellington County. Core offerings include faith formation integrated with the academic curriculum, special education support with digital IEP/IPRC signing, mental health services via a Three-Year Mental Health and Addictions Prevention Strategy, the IB Primary Years Programme at Sacred Heart Guelph, an award-winning robotics program, and the Project SEARCH transition-to-employment partnership with the University of Guelph. Extended-day before and after school care is delivered through a partnership with the Wellington Early Learning Centre (WELC).

The technology stack is conventional EdTech rather than proprietary: PowerSchool serves as the Student Information System for registration and records, SchoolCash Online (operated by KEV Group) handles fee payments, GALE in Context provides library research databases, Microsoft/SharePoint portals support staff and students, Find My School handles catchment lookups, and WebHelpDesk manages internal IT ticketing. There are no proprietary AI/ML products disclosed, and the board's own technology-enabled learning program focuses on general digital literacy rather than AI-native capabilities. Following a PowerSchool cybersecurity incident, the board arranged Experian identity protection and TransUnion credit monitoring for affected individuals.

Revenue is almost entirely government-sourced through the Ministry of Education, with no public tuition charged to Ontario residents; auxiliary income comes from before/after school care fees (monthly subscription via WELC), community use of school facilities on a transaction basis, and minor school fees. Enrollment is driven by geographic catchment areas determined through the Find My School tool, with out-of-area admissions handled by application. The board is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and is a government state entity rather than a private corporation; it has no parent company, private equity, or venture capital involvement.

Name

Wellington Catholic District School Board

Legal name

Wellington Catholic District School Board

Website

https://wellingtoncdsb.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wellington Catholic District School Board is a publicly funded Ontario school board operating 22 Catholic schools serving approximately 9,000 students across Guelph and Wellington County under Ministry of Education Core Education Funding, with programs in faith formation, special education, mental health, IB, robotics, and extended-day care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education (Catholic)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 Catholic education
• Public school board services
• Special education programs
• Before and after school care
• International education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: Publicly funded school board receiving operational funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education under Core Education Funding model and Responsive Education Programs. Budget decisions guided by strategic priorities, government policies, and community input.
2. Before and After School Care Fees: Fee-based before and after school childcare programs operated in partnership with Wellington Early Learning Centre. Drop-off from 7:00 AM, pick-up until 6:00 PM.
3. Community Use of Facilities: Schools available for community use outside regular hours through a formal booking process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wellington Catholic District School Board delivers publicly funded K-12 Catholic education across 22 schools in Guelph and Wellington County, serving approximately 9,000 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Its core offering combines faith-based academic instruction, spiritual formation, special education, mental health services, experiential learning (including robotics and the IB Primary Years Programme), and licensed before/after school care, with no tuition charged to Ontario residents. The board supplements its educational mission with international student programs, the International Languages Program, Project SEARCH, and community use of its school facilities.

Product overview

Wellington Catholic District School Board operates 22 Catholic schools serving approximately 9,000 students across Guelph and Wellington County. The board offers a comprehensive K-12 education program built around Catholic faith values, with specialized programs including the award-winning Robotics Program, IB Primary Years Programme at Sacred Heart Guelph, Terra outdoor learning for Grade 10, and the Extended Day Program for before/after school care. Mental Health Services provide tiered support including the Choices Rewired initiative and parent webinars. Additional offerings include International Education, International Languages, Special Education with digital IEP/IPRC signing, Project SEARCH university partnerships, and Technology Enabled Learning. Programs are delivered through physical schools, digital platforms (PowerSchool registration, SchoolCash Online payments), and community partnerships including Wellington Early Learning Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extended Day Program Licensed before and after school care program for school-age children, operated in partnership with Wellington Early Learning Centre (WELC) at Mary Phelan and other WCDSB sites, with drop-off from 7:00 AM and pick-up until 6:00 PM, plus full-day programs on PA Days, March Break, Winter Break, and Summer Break.
• Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support including the By Your Side program, Choices Rewired initiative, parent webinars, and the WHY Survey, organized under a Three-Year Mental Health and Addictions Prevention Strategy covering mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and specialized services.
• Robotics Program Award-winning robotics program offered across WCDSB schools, engaging students in STEM learning through competitive robotics activities that have received recognition at various competitions.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme IB PYP offered exclusively at Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School in Guelph, the only IB PYP program in Guelph and Wellington County, with limited enrollment via a random selection process.
• Experiential Learning (Terra and Pathways) Experiential education including the Grade 10 Terra outdoor learning and leadership program, plus pathways programming that promotes learning outside traditional classroom settings.
• Technology Enabled Learning Curriculum-integrated technology program supporting digital literacy and 21st-century learning skills across the board's schools.
• International Education Services Programs for international students including recruitment, enrollment, and educational support services for students from outside Canada studying within the Wellington Catholic system.
• International Languages Program Heritage language instruction offered through school-year and summer programs, teaching languages other than English and French to students.
• Special Education Specialized educational support services for students with diverse learning needs, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Identified Student Progress Review Committees (IPRCs) with digital signing options.
• Project SEARCH Transition-to-employment program hosted at the University of Guelph for students with developmental disabilities, providing employment preparation and workplace skills training.
• Summer Learning Programs Academic and enrichment programs offered during summer break for continued student learning and development.
• Faith Formation Catholic religious education and spiritual development integrated throughout the curriculum and school activities.
• Community Use of School Facilities Schools made available for community use outside regular hours through a formal booking process, generating fee-based revenue.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wellington Early Learning Centre (WELC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025Partnership to provide high-quality before and after school childcare programs at Mary Phelan Catholic School and other WCDSB sites. WELC is licensed and approved for government subsidies, making childcare accessible to families. Drop-off from 7:00 AM, pick-up until 6:00 PM. Full-day programs available during PA Days, March Break, Winter Break, and Summer Break.
• ExperianminorOthers · 6 February 2025Identity protection services provider offering two years of complimentary identity protection to students and educators affected by PowerSchool cyber incident.
• TransUnionminorOthers · 6 February 2025Credit monitoring services provider offering two years of complimentary credit monitoring to students and educators who have reached age of majority following PowerSchool cyber incident.
• Ontario English Catholic Teacher's Association (OECTA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 October 2024Event sponsor for the 22nd Annual Bishop's Dinner for Community Needs fundraising event supporting local community organizations.
• St. Jerome's UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 October 2024Event sponsor for Bishop's Dinner community fundraising event.
• Barzotti WoodworkingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 October 2024Event sponsor for Bishop's Dinner community fundraising event.
• University of GuelphcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2024Partnership through Project SEARCH program providing employment preparation for students with developmental disabilities at the University of Guelph campus.
• Centre Wellington Food BankminorOthers · 10 October 2024Community organization benefiting from Bishop's Dinner annual fundraising event.
• Children's Foundation of Guelph and WellingtonminorOthers · 10 October 2024Children's charity receiving support from Bishop's Dinner fundraising.
• Canadian Mental Health AssociationminorOthers · 10 October 2024Mental health organization receiving support from Bishop's Dinner fundraising.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Guelph and Wellington CountyminorOthers · 10 October 2024Social services organization receiving support from Bishop's Dinner fundraising.
• School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial partner providing guidance for the Board's Three-Year Mental Health and Addictions Prevention Strategy, aligned with PPM 169 and Ministry priorities.
• Guelph Police ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for student safety education including human trafficking awareness and internet exploitation prevention programs for WCDSB staff.
• Wellington-Dufferin Student Transportation Services (STWDSTS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation services provider managing student bus transportation for WCDSB schools. Parents can sign up for bus cancellation notices at stwdsts.ca.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• York Catholic District School Board: Greater Toronto Area Catholic district school board serving a fast-growing region. Operates the same publicly funded Catholic K-12 model with comparable catchment-driven enrollment and Ministry of Education oversight.
• Waterloo Catholic District School Board: Neighbouring Ontario Catholic district school board serving Waterloo Region. Shares the same publicly funded Catholic K-12 mandate, Ministry of Education oversight, and operating model, with similar scale and community-facing service mix.
• Halton Catholic District School Board: Ontario Catholic district school board serving Halton Region. Comparable in mandate, funding mechanism, and K-12 Catholic programming, with similar mental health and special education service offerings.
• St. Clair Catholic District School Board: Southwestern Ontario Catholic district school board serving Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton. Comparable in publicly funded Catholic K-12 mandate, governance structure, and rural/mixed-urban community service mix.
• London District Catholic School Board: Southwestern Ontario Catholic district school board with similar publicly funded K-12 mandate, governance model, and student services portfolio as WCDSB.
• Durham Catholic District School Board: Eastern Greater Toronto Area Catholic district school board serving a growth-corridor region. Comparable Catholic K-12 operating model with similar enrollment-driven facility expansion dynamics.
• Niagara Catholic District School Board: Ontario Catholic district school board serving the Niagara Region. Comparable Catholic K-12 mandate, Ministry funding structure, and community-focused programming including mental health and special education services.
• Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board: Largest Catholic district school board in Ontario and geographically adjacent to Wellington. Operates the same publicly funded Catholic K-12 model under the Ontario Ministry of Education with overlapping regulatory and funding structure, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board: Southwestern Ontario Catholic district school board operating under the same legislative and funding framework as WCDSB. Directly comparable in scope of Catholic K-12 programming, special education, and community-based fundraising models.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto Catholic District School Board: The largest Catholic school board in Canada, operating the same Ontario publicly funded Catholic K-12 model but at significantly greater scale. Comparable in mandate and funding structure, with broader program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wellingtoncath
• Facebookfacebook.com/WellingtonCDSB
• Instagraminstagram.com/wellingtoncatholicdsb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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