Student Body
Kells Academy has a larger student body than most Canadian private schools, with half of its students coming from outside Canada. It is coed, and offers boarding from Grades 7 to 12, with a smaller proportion of boarders than many peer schools.
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Facts and analysis
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Total enrollment
306 students attend Kells Academy.
Kells Academy has a larger student body than 66% of all schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Enrollment Kells Academy Median of all other schools K 0 23 Gr. 1 6 17 Gr. 2 4 16 Gr. 3 16 17 Gr. 4 11 16 Gr. 5 18 18 Gr. 6 16 18 Gr. 7 23 18 Gr. 8 32 20 Gr. 9 27 35 Gr. 10 56 35 Gr. 11 70 40 Gr. 12 64 40 Unlock to view how other schools compare.
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Why it matters
While some researchers have looked to uncover the "ideal" school size, these studies often generalize student preferences and behaviours. Your real goal is to find what best suits your child’s needs. Smaller schools can offer a school-wide sense of connection, while larger schools often provide broader programming and opportunities. Also, note that per-grade enrollment often tells a more meaningful story than total enrollment alone (read topic guide).
Gender
Both girls and boys attend.
This makes Kells Academy like 91% of other schools we cover.
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Why it matters
A school’s gender composition influences its social, academic, and extracurricular experiences. Coed schools often encourage collaboration across genders, while single-gender schools (all-boys or all-girls) may focus on specialized learning approaches (read topic guide).
Boarding Population
Kells Academy offers boarding from Grade 7 to 12. Only 1% of the total student body boards.
Kells Academy has a smaller proportion of boarding students than most of its peer boarding schools.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Boarding students as a percentage of total enrollment per grade Kells Academy Median of all other boarding schools Gr. 7 4% 20% Gr. 8 6% 19% Gr. 9 15% 40% Gr. 10 23% 48% Gr. 11 17% 53% Gr. 12 N/A 60% Unlock to view how other schools compare. -
Why it matters
The proportion of boarding students is an important factor in shaping a school’s culture. Large boarding populations may create an immersive environment, while smaller boarding communities may balance residential life with local engagement (read topic guide).
International Students
50% of students come from outside Canada.
See how this ranks Kells Academy below.
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Why it matters
A diverse international student body offers opportunities for cultural exchange and a global perspective. These experiences can enhance your child’s understanding of different cultures and prepare them for a globalized world (read topic guide).
