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Grades Nursery/Toddler — 12 — Hamilton, ON (Map)
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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Hillfield Strathallan College
REPORT CONTENTS
Reviews
Analysis

ADMISSIONS


Hillfield Strathallan College offers rolling admissions. Depending on the grade, an interview and an entrance exam may be required. Families and alumni describe the admissions process as inclusive and personalized, with current students involved in welcoming newcomers.

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Insider community voices

Hear directly from Hillfield Strathallan College community as they share insights into the Admissions.

Luke and Daniela D'Ambrosi, Alum, Hillfield Strathallan College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Alum

Luke and Daniela D'Ambrosi

Gives three reasons to recommend the school to other families.
Rob Alexander, Alum, Hillfield Strathallan College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Alum

Rob Alexander

Gives three reasons to recommend the school to other families.
Sarah Coulson, Parent, Hillfield Strathallan College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Parent

Sarah Coulson

Recalls the process of choosing the school.
Sarah Coulson, Parent, Hillfield Strathallan College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Parent

Sarah Coulson

Talks about how their child has responded to the school.
Sarah Coulson, Parent, Hillfield Strathallan College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Parent

Sarah Coulson

Gives three reasons to recommend the school to other families.
Sarah Coulson, Parent, Hillfield Strathallan College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Parent

Sarah Coulson

Offers advice to parents currently searching for a school.
Marc Ayotte, Leadership, Hillfield Strathallan College - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
Leadership

Marc Ayotte

Offers advice to parents currently searching for a school.

Facts and analysis

VISITING THE SCHOOL

Upcoming open houses will be announced here.

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

  • Upcoming events schedule

    HSC Early Acceptance Deadline

    Hillfield Strathallan College Application Deadline

    • Dec 4, 2026
    • 12:00 am to 12:00 am
    • Hillfield Strathallan College
      299 Fennell Avenue West
      Hamilton, ON, L9C 1G3
    Learn More

    HSC does accept rolling applications after December 4, 2026, for consideration until all cohorts are fully subscribed. All grade levels other than Grade 12 are considered. 

    Event name Date RSVP
    HSC Early Acceptance Deadline Dec 4, 2026 Learn More

  • 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.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Hillfield Strathallan College offers rolling admissions.

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

  • Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
    Month Hillfield Strathallan College Other schools
    Rolling admissions Fixed deadline Rolling admissions
    September Day admissions 0% 90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
    October Less than 1%
    November 1%
    December 7%
    January 2%
    February 1%
    March 2%
    April Less than 1%
    May Less than 1%
    June Less than 1%
    July 0%
    August Less than 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

We do not have reliable data on the acceptance rate at this school.

See data for other schools below.

  • What Hillfield Strathallan College says it looks for in students

    Through our admissions process, we endeavour to select students who will be active participants in all aspects of College life.

  • 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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admissions process may require an interview and an entrance exam.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Hillfield Strathallan College and how they compare with other schools.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Required by Hillfield Strathallan College % of schools requiring
    Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay
    Nursery/Toddler - - - - Interview: 8%
    Preschool - - - - Interview: 18%, Exam: 1%
    JK - - - - Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
    SK - - - - Interview: 36%, Exam: 5%
    Gr. 1 - - - - Interview: 51%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 2%
    Gr. 2 - - - - Interview: 52%, Exam: 18%, Essay: 2%
    Gr. 3 - - - - Interview: 52%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 3%
    Gr. 4 - - - - Interview: 54%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 4%
    Gr. 5 - - - Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 24%, Essay: 5%
    Gr. 6 - - - Interview: 59%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 7%
    Gr. 7 - - - Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
    Gr. 8 - - - Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10%
    Gr. 9 - - - Interview: 48%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 11%
    Gr. 10 - - - Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 11%
    Gr. 11 - - - Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 12%
    Gr. 12 - - - Interview: 42%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10%

  • Application fee: N/A

    Registration fee: N/A

    Deposit: N/A


    Description:

    HSC's application process requires you to submit an application form together with an application fee. School reports for the current school year and the final report from the previous two years are also required as supporting documents.

    You can book a one-on-one virtual meeting at HSC here. 

  • 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.

 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


The admissions process is inclusive and personalized.

Conversations with parents, administrators, and applicants reveal that Hillfield Strathallan College's admissions process is both inclusive and highly personalized, involving multiple entry points, campus visits, and individual interactions to make families feel well-informed, comfortable, and supported throughout.

The school has flexible payment plans for admission. The admission to HSC is very reasonable compared with some other private schools in Toronto. In February, we have to confirm if our kids will come back to HSC in September and pay $1000 for each kid. The admission office has regular Open Houses. They make sure all new families will be aware of admission. I suggest we can tell new parents about extra costs like trips, uniforms purchasing, etc.
—Andrew Liu, parent (beginning 2017) (see full review)
Come tour the school. Meet the principals of your child/children’s grade. For parents who want feedback from other parents, they should ask to reach out to the active PG members. During our application process, my older daughter was entering Grade 6. She had to do an entrance exam. My younger one started in Grade 1 and an exam was not required. I believe there is more interest in HSC now, as there are wait lists for various grades. I would recommend contacting the school as soon as possible if there is interest in joining the school. I volunteer at our open houses and assist the admissions team welcome families touring our school. We hold about four sessions each year and we see a lot of participants every session.
—Wendy Lam, parent (beginning 2019) (see full review)
The admission process for Hillfield was seamless. After completing an application online, the team reached out to us within 2 days! They invited us to come for a tour, and we were able to see the physical spaces our children would learn in. They also encouraged us to visit an open house (they host regular evening open houses). We were able to bring our son as we didn't have a sitter, which ended up being really neat because we were able to see him interacting with the school environment before there was a class in it. The admissions team was very kind and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.
—Rebecca Punthakee, parent (beginning 2022) (see full review)

Current student get involved in welcoming new students.

Insights from administrators and parents emphasize the importance of student involvement in the decision to attend Hillfield Strathallan College, as the school's dynamic environment and high academic standards require active participation and enthusiasm from students to thrive.

I was involved with the ambassador program at Hillfield Strathallan College, so we met with a lot of prospective families. I never had a family leave a tour at Hillfield Strathallan College and not speak to the excitement or the eagerness of students that they observed and the amazing facilities that Hillfield Strathallan College has.
—Luke and Daniela D'Ambrosi, alum (see full interview)
 

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