Public Secondary · Ajax

Pickering High School

180 Church St N, Ajax, Ontario, L1T2W7 · Durham DSB

Pickering High School is a Durham DSB Public secondary school in Ajax, serving 9-12. Homes in its catchment sit in Central West, Northwest Ajax and Northeast Ajax. 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: 1,870
Language: English
Established: 1969

ProgramsFrench ImmersionRegular Track

79%: EQAO composite
208: Homes in Catchment
$844K: Median Price
31Days: Median DOM

Informational — not a ranking.

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School Performance

79%

EQAO Score

+8 pts

vs Ajax

+9 pts

vs Durham DSB

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Grade 9

Mathematics

64%

Ajax secondary avg: 55%

OSSLT

Literacy

93%

Ajax secondary avg: 87%

School Location

Address: 180 Church St N, Ajax, Ontario, L1T2W7
Phone: 905-683-4760
Website: pickeringhs.ddsb.ca

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EQAO67%Grade 9OSSLT

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Ajax High School

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EQAO68%Grade 9OSSLT

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Public Secondary

J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute

9-12 · 2,010 students

3.8 km

EQAO73%Grade 9OSSLT

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Catholic Secondary

Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

9-12 · 1,065 students

3.8 km

EQAO69%Grade 9OSSLT

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Catholic Secondary

Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School

9-12 · 60 students

14.2 km

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Homes in this Catchment

Homes zoned for Pickering High School, inside its attendance boundary.

208 homes in Pickering High School's catchment

$844K

Median Price

31 days

Median Days on Market

Detached 50%

Most common

Property type breakdown

Detached 50%Townhomes 23%Condos 23%Semi 4%

New

$899,000

30 Linton Avenue East
Ajax

Central West

525,000 + ft²60 × 144.11 ft

Detached

Listed by Newgen Realty Experts

Listed 2d ago

New

$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 2d ago

$670,000

1100 Begley Street #24
Pickering

Bay Ridges

321,600–1,799 ft²

Townhouse

Listed by Morbeck Group Realty Inc.

Listed 3d ago

$399,000

1535 Diefenbaker Court #109
Pickering

Town Centre

321,000–1,199 ft²

Condo

Listed by Property Xchange Realty Point

Listed 3d ago

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Northeast Ajax

32 listings

$1.2M median

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Frequently Asked

What grades does Pickering High School serve?

Pickering High School serves 9-12 (secondary). It is part of Durham DSB.

Which school board runs Pickering High School?

Pickering High School is a Durham DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Durham DSB, not by DistrictIQ.

Does Pickering High School offer French Immersion or other program tracks?

Pickering High School offers French Immersion and Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Durham DSB.

How many homes are for sale in Pickering High School's catchment?

As of the latest listing sync there are 208 homes for sale and 122 homes for lease in Pickering High School's catchment, with a median asking price of $844K. These are homes zoned for Pickering High School, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to filter by sale or lease, property type and community.

Are detached homes available in Pickering High School's catchment?

Yes. 102 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $844K.

How are catchment homes determined for Pickering High School?

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

Which Ajax communities does Pickering High School's catchment cover?

Homes in Pickering High School's catchment are concentrated in Central West, Northwest Ajax and Northeast Ajax. Each community links to a dedicated page with neighbourhood-level market data.

How should I read the EQAO results for Pickering High School?

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 Pickering High School to other schools in Ajax?

Open the Compare tool to line up Pickering High School against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.

Does living in Pickering High School'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.