St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School is a highly rated Catholic high school situated in northwest Mississauga, offering schooling for grades 9-12.
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There are currently approximately 1700 students registered at this uniquely located facility, which is a member of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. As with most Catholic high schools, students here are required to wear uniforms while attending classes.
St Aloysius school was founded in 2001, and it is considered one of the better high schools in Peel Region.
Specialized Courses
The school offers a wide assortment of academic courses for students.
SHSM
A wide variety of enrichment programs are offered, such as Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs for Business, and for Environmental Studies.
French Language
St. Aloysius Gonzaga CSS is a key school for French language instruction, offering the Extended French program, as well as basic Core French classes.
OYAP
The school also offers an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) for skilled trades.
ASD
Finally, Aloysius Gonzaga is also a participant in the ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) program.
Feeder Schools
The following elementary and middle schools “feed” St. Aloysius Gonzaga CSS:
- Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 2840 Duncairn Dr, Mississauga
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 5820 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga
- St. Elizabeth Seton School (JK-8), 6133 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga
- St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School (JK-8), 249 Church St, Mississauga
- St. Rose of Lima Separate School (JK-8), 4590 The Gallops, Mississauga
Address & Contact Information
Address: 2800 Erin Centre Blvd.
Mississauga, ON. L5M 6R5
Phone number: 905-820-3900
Email: St.AloysiusGonzagaInfo@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://www.dpcdsb.org/GONZA/
School Board: Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
School Type: Separate High School
Academic Calendar: Semesters
School Hours:
Sun Closed
Mon 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tue 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Wed 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Thu 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Fri 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Sat Closed
School Size: students: 1700
Religious Affiliation: Christian-Catholic
Foundation Year: 2001
School Uniform: YES
Language of Instruction: English
Gender: Coeducational
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Facilities
As a recently built school, St. Aloysius Gonzaga CSS offers a good assortment of modern classrooms and work spaces for students.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School also has an interesting history. It was perhaps the first high school in the city to be built in a partnership of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, the City of Mississauga and the Mississauga Library System.
The school is part of a complex that includes the Erin Meadows Community Centre.
The complex includes the Erin Meadows Library plus a community centre complete with an indoor swimming pool. Students are able to access the library and can use the community centre facilities as part of their school programs.
The school itself also features numerous drama and art rooms, various areas for its music department, a large gymnasium, a fitness centre, a TV studio and editing room, an auto centre, construction department, greenhouse, dance studios, a stage and theatre, plus athletic fields and computer study areas.
Sports
St. Aloysius school has many sports teams (Bulldogs) and clubs, including the following:
- baseball
- basketball
- cricket
- cross country
- curling
- flag football
- football
- golf
- hockey
- lacrosse
- soccer
- softball
- swimming
- tennis
- track and field
- volleyball
Extracurricular Clubs and Programs
Gonzaga has a wide range of extracurricular clubs and programs for students to enjoy, including:
- ACED
- Athletic Association
- Award Committee
- Black Empowerment Association
- Book Club
- Chess Club
- Christmas Baskets
- Computers Club
- Dance Club
- Dignity
- Dominican Republic Outreach
- Games Club
- Gonzaga Chaplaincy
- Gonzaga Debate Club
- Gonzaga Eco Club
- Gonzaga Players
- Gonzaga Prefects & Board of Directors
- Graduation Committee
- History Club
- House System
- Indigenous Liaison Club
- International Student Ambassador Program
- Junior Leaders @ Zaga
- Law Society
- Master Chef
- Math Contests
- Model United Nations
- MSA
- Music (Bands, Choir, Ensembles, etc.)
- Photography Club
- Prom Committee
- Reach for the Top
- Safe @ Gonzaga
- SAGA
- Scrabble Club
- Sign Language Club
- STEM
- Yearbook Committee
- ZagaCon
- Zaga-Gon Cultural Club
- ZagaGon Pre Med
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School Ranking
This Catholic high school has consistently scored well in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking. This year’s score was 7.6 out of a possible 10, and the school is tied for 129th place out of 746 high schools in the province of Ontario. Compare school rankings.
Online Reviews
Google reviews are generally positive, averaging 3.2 out of 5, with dozens of reviews posted.
School and Nearby Amenities
As mentioned above, the school campus is an integral part of Erin Meadows Community Complex.
The multi-use structure includes activity centres, a large library and a 25 metre, 6 lane swimming pool.
Students are able to access the library and can utilize the community centre facilities as part of their academic and athletic programs.
Just adjacent to the community centre is the Erin Mills Town Centre shopping mall, with over 200 stores, and multiple dining options.
Boundary Map
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School boundaries are approximately Highway 401 to the north, Highway 403 to the south, with Winston Churchill Blvd marking the western edge, and the Credit River marking the eastern boundary.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data is up-to-date. It’s important to note, however, that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify exact boundaries or school locations, contact your school board.
Conclusion
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School has a lot to offer, with a great location, a great reputation, and top rankings in the Fraser Institute grading system.
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