Public Secondary · Ajax

J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute

1355 HARWOOD AVE, AJAX, Ontario, L1T4G8 · Durham DSB

J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is a Durham DSB Public secondary school in Ajax, serving 9-12. Homes in its catchment sit in Northeast Ajax, Central and Central East. Every home shown below falls inside the Durham DSB-published attendance boundary — the same boundary the school board uses for enrolment.

Grades: 9-12
Students: 2,010
Language: English
Established: 2002

ProgramsRegular Track

73%: EQAO composite
122: Homes in Catchment
$1.0M: Median Price
34Days: Median DOM

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School Performance

73%

EQAO Score

+2 pts

vs Ajax

+3 pts

vs Durham DSB

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Grade 9

Mathematics

63%

Ajax secondary avg: 55%

OSSLT

Literacy

83%

Ajax secondary avg: 87%

School Location

Map of J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute, Ajax

Address: 1355 HARWOOD AVE, AJAX, Ontario, L1T4G8
Phone: 905-619-9571
Website: jclarkerichardson.ddsb.ca

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Homes in this Catchment

Homes zoned for J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute, inside its attendance boundary.

122 homes in J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute's catchment

$1.0M

Median Price

34 days

Median Days on Market

Detached 73%

Most common

Property type breakdown

Detached 73%Townhomes 21%Semi 7%

$749,900

43 Barrett Crescent
Ajax

Central West

321,100–1,500 ft²29.66 × 101.8 ft

Detached

Listed by Homelife Maple Leaf Realty Ltd.

Listed 4d ago

$949,500

11 Bowers Court
Ajax

Central West

441,500–2,000 ft²23.9 × 101.78 ft

Detached

Listed by Re/Max Hallmark First Group Realty Ltd.

Listed 5d ago

$1,054,990

1247 Talisman Manor
Pickering

Rural Pickering

442,000–2,500 ft²29.52 × 88 ft

Detached

Listed by Royal Lepage Terrequity Realty

Listed 5d ago

$1,174,900

150 Large Crescent
Ajax

Central West

542,000–2,500 ft²34.8 × 105.33 ft

Detached

Listed by Keller Williams Energy Real Estate

Listed 6d ago

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Communities in This Catchment

Northeast Ajax

30 listings

$1.2M median

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Frequently Asked

What grades does J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute serve?

J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute serves 9-12 (secondary). It is part of Durham DSB.

Which school board runs J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute?

J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is a Durham DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Durham DSB, not by DistrictIQ.

Does J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute offer French Immersion or other program tracks?

J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute offers Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Durham DSB.

How many homes are for sale in J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute's catchment?

As of the latest listing sync there are 122 homes for sale and 66 homes for lease in J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute's catchment, with a median asking price of $1.0M. These are homes zoned for J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to filter by sale or lease, property type and community.

Are detached homes available in J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute's catchment?

Yes. 88 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $1.0M.

How are catchment homes determined for J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute?

These are active listings whose address falls inside J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute's attendance boundary, based on the board's published catchment. See the interactive polygon on the J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute catchment map. Boundaries and program eligibility (such as French Immersion) can change — always confirm current zoning directly with Durham DSB.

Which Ajax communities does J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute's catchment cover?

Homes in J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute's catchment are concentrated in Northeast Ajax, Central and Central East. Each community links to a dedicated page with neighbourhood-level market data.

How should I read the EQAO results for J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute?

EQAO results show the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on each assessment, shown alongside the Ajax secondary average for context. They are provided for information only and are not a ranking of school quality — academic outcomes are just one of many factors families may wish to consider.

How can I compare J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute to other schools in Ajax?

Open the Compare tool to line up J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.

Does living in J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute's catchment guarantee a spot?

Not automatically. Falling inside the attendance boundary is the basis for enrolment, but it is not an absolute guarantee — placement still depends on school capacity, program availability such as French Immersion, and board policy. Always confirm current school boundaries and registration directly with Durham DSB.

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School & assessment data

EQAO results are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a ranking of school quality. Academic outcomes are only one factor families may wish to consider. EQAO results shown reflect the 2024–2025 assessment.

School and assessment data is sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Ontario Open Data, and the applicable public and Catholic district school boards across the regions we cover (Southern Ontario).

School information — including school boundaries, eligibility, EQAO results, programs and enrolment — is provided for general informational purposes only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Boundaries, eligibility, programs and enrolment can change at any time. EQAO figures reflect past assessment results, are shown per test relative to the city-wide average, are not a ranking, and do not predict any student's outcome. Always confirm current school boundaries and eligibility directly with the applicable school board before relying on this information.

Listing data is provided by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and PropTx under the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. The information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by TRREB, PropTx, CREA or DistrictIQ Inc., Brokerage, may not reflect the most current status, and is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice. Listings should be independently verified.