What Huron Perth Catholic District School Board does

Huron Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) is a publicly funded Catholic district school board operating under Ontario's Education Act, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 across Huron and Perth counties in Southwestern Ontario. Founded in 1847 and governed by an elected Board of Trustees, the board operates approximately 19 facilities including multiple elementary schools and two secondary schools: St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School in Clinton and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford. The headquarters, the Catholic Education Centre, is located in Dublin, Ontario.

The board delivers an integrated K-12 educational offering comprising core academic programming aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, faith formation rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, and specialized pathways including Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), dual credit programs with Fanshawe, Conestoga, and Lambton colleges, and co-operative education. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 Chromebook program, dual Learning Management Systems (D2L Brightspace and Google Classroom), a BYOD philosophy, and Microsoft Azure AD authentication. The board also runs an International Student Program recruiting fee-paying students globally through the GlobalEyes platform and MLI Homestay partnership.

Revenue is derived primarily from per-pupil grants from the Ontario Ministry of Education under standard provincial funding formulas. Supplementary revenue streams include international student tuition ($15,300 per school year), application fees ($400), medical insurance ($650), homestay coordination fees ($7,200-$13,094), and third-party before and after school care programs. A 2026-2027 balanced budget was approved in 2025, and a new Superintendent of Business and Treasurer was appointed effective April 1, 2026.

Name

Huron Perth Catholic District School Board

Legal name

Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board

Website

https://huronperthcatholic.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Huron Perth Catholic District School Board is a publicly funded Ontario Catholic district school board delivering K-12 education across Huron and Perth counties since 1847, funded primarily by provincial grants and supplemented by international student tuition and childcare fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

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
• Publicly funded schooling
• International student program
• Childcare services
• Skilled trades education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Ontario Ministry of Education): As a publicly funded Catholic school board in Ontario, the board receives operational funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education based on student enrollment and provincial education funding formulas.
2. International Student Tuition: Fee-based international student program providing secondary education to students from outside Canada. Revenue generated through tuition fees, application fees, and homestay coordination.
3. Before and After School Care Fees: Fee-based before and after school childcare programs operated through third-party providers with board partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board provides publicly funded Catholic K-12 education to students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 across Huron and Perth counties in Ontario. Core offerings include standard elementary and secondary instruction, a fee-based International Student Program with homestay placement, Junior/Senior Kindergarten programs, Before and After School Care, and specialized secondary pathways such as Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Dual Credit programs, and Co-operative Education.

Product overview

Huron Perth Catholic District School Board is a publicly funded Catholic school board serving Huron and Perth counties in Ontario, Canada. The organization operates as a single unified educational system offering K-12 Catholic education across multiple elementary and two secondary schools (St. Anne's CSS in Clinton and St. Michael CSS in Stratford). The board's portfolio includes core educational programs complemented by specialized offerings such as the International Student Program (with homestay services), Kindergarten programs, Before/After School Care, and career-focused pathways including OYAP (apprenticeship), SHSM (specialist high skills majors), Dual Credit programs (in partnership with Fanshawe, Conestoga, and Lambton colleges), and Co-operative Education. Technology-enhanced learning is delivered through 1:1 Chromebook programs and dual Learning Management Systems (D2L Brightspace and Google Classroom). The board also provides faith-based programs including the Development and Peace Schools Program. The overall offering functions as an integrated K-12 educational ecosystem where foundational Catholic education is enhanced by technology tools, specialized pathways, and support services for diverse student needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Catholic Education Comprehensive Catholic education from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, rooted in faith development, academic excellence, and holistic student growth, delivered across elementary schools and two secondary schools (St. Anne's CSS in Clinton and St. Michael CSS in Stratford) in partnership with home and parish.
• International Student Program Program welcoming international students to attend high school at St. Anne's CSS (Clinton) or St. Michael CSS (Stratford), including homestay placement with English-speaking host families via MLI Homestay, custodianship services, study permit support, medical insurance, and academic pathway planning toward Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• Kindergarten Program Junior and Senior Kindergarten programs combining play-based learning with foundational social, emotional, academic, and spiritual development in Catholic classroom settings for early-years learners.
• Before and After School Care Fee-based before and after school child care programs offered in partnership with third-party providers across many HPCDSB elementary schools, supporting families of young learners with subsidy options for those requiring financial assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation from Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) upon completion of 30 credits, 40 hours community service, and Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration23 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• MLI HomestaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomestay provider coordinating accommodation placements for international students. Students are matched with local English-speaking families. MLI processes homestay applications, custodian agreements, and ongoing student-family matching. The board requires all international students to participate in this homestay program.
• GlobalEyescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApplication coordination platform for international student program. Handles application processing, document uploads, acceptance notifications, and communication between the board and agents or direct applicants.
• Muskoka Languages International (MLI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides custodianship services for all international students regardless of age, ensuring students have care and attention throughout their study program. Required for all International Student Program participants.
• Development and Peace – Caritas CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst school board in all of Canada to commit to the Development & Peace Schools Program. Program focuses on Social and Global Justice issues through Catholic faith lens, rooted in Catholic Social Teachings. Schools earn badges through world-changing challenges corresponding to global/social justice themes inspired by Laudato Si'.
• Fanshawe CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college for dual credit programs through School-College-Work Initiative (SCWI), allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.
• Conestoga CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college for dual credit programs through School-College-Work Initiative (SCWI), allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.
• Lambton CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college for dual credit programs through School-College-Work Initiative (SCWI), allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.
• Skilled Trades OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner delivering Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). Students can register as apprentices and begin Level 1 apprenticeship training while still in high school, working toward Red Seal trade certification.
• Third-Party Before and After School Care ProvidersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeveral third-party providers offer fee-based Before and After School programs in many board schools. Part of Ontario's vision for responsive, high-quality child care system supporting youngest learners and families.
• Huron-Perth Student Transportation ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partner providing school bus services to eligible students. Student personal information (home address, medical emergency info, accessibility needs) shared for scheduling and health/safety purposes.
• Huron Perth Public HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic health unit receives student personal information including name, contact information, date of birth, gender, grade level, country of birth, and parent information according to the Immunization of School Pupils Act.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Halton Catholic District School Board: Mid-size Ontario Catholic DSB operating under the same Education Act framework with full K-12 Catholic education, secondary school chaplaincy, International Student Program, and SHSM/OYAP pathways.
• Toronto Catholic District School Board: Largest Catholic DSB in Canada. Comparable in mandate (Ontario publicly funded Catholic K-12) but at vastly different urban scale; useful for understanding the upper bound of Catholic DSB operations and program breadth.
• Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board: One of the largest Catholic district school boards in Ontario, serving Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Dufferin. Reflects the broader Ontario Catholic DSB model but at significantly larger scale, making it a comparable on regulatory framework and program structure rather than geography.

Direct peers

• Waterloo Catholic District School Board: Ontario Catholic district school board in adjacent Waterloo Region, sharing the same Ontario Education Act governance model and Catholic education mandate. Operates secondary and elementary schools with similar co-op, SHSM, and dual-credit pathways.
• London District Catholic School Board: Neighboring Catholic district school board in Southwestern Ontario operating under the same provincial regulatory framework and education funding model. Highly comparable in mission, organizational structure, and K-12 faith-based delivery.
• St. Clair Catholic District School Board: Southwestern Ontario Catholic DSB operating a similar small-board profile with comparable elementary/secondary portfolio, International Student Program, and pathway partnerships with Ontario colleges.
• Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board: Adjacent Southwestern Ontario Catholic district school board serving a rural footprint comparable to HPCDSB. Operates similar faith-based K-12 education with International Student Program and co-curricular offerings.

Regional players

• Huron Perth Public District School Board: Public secular counterpart serving the same Huron and Perth counties. Directly comparable in geographic mandate, school count, and student population, but operates outside the Catholic education framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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