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Toronto’s Only Independent Catholic Inspired All Girls School

100% university acceptance. 1:1 mentorship. Enrolment from Daycare through Grade 12.

Operating for 35+ Years | Co-Ed Daycare + Junior School

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100% university acceptance.

1:1 mentorship. Enrolment from Daycare through Grade 12.

The Hawthorn Difference

100%

University Acceptance Rate

Student to Mentor Ratio

1:1

Years of Education Since 1989

Student to Faculty Ratio

8:1

35+

The only all-girl Catholic-inspired school in Toronto

#1

Where every student is known, supported, and prepared for what comes next.

Welcome to Hawthorn

Where Your Child Is Known, Challenged, and Inspired to Lead.

At Hawthorn, your child is not a number. They are mentored one on one, held to high academic standards, and surrounded by a community of families who share your values. From Daycare through Grade 12, every step of their education is intentional.

Our Five Petals

1:1 Mentoring

Every student is paired with a personal mentor who supports her academic and personal growth.

A rigorous classical liberal arts curriculum that prepares girls for university and for life.

Excellence in Education

We believe parents are a child's first educators. We work alongside you, every step of the way.

Partnering with Parents

Girls are taught to lead with integrity and give back to their communities.

Leadership Through Service

Research shows girls thrive in single-sex environments. Hawthorn is living proof.

All-Girl Advantage

Ready to get started?

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The small community makes a big difference. Our daughters are truly known and cared for by their teachers. We have seen them grow not only academically, but also in confidence and character.

Kim Hackmann, Lower School and Upper School Parent

Enrolment Open from Daycare Through Grade 12

Daycare

18 months to 4 years

JK and SK

Junior School

Grades 1 to 7

Lower School

Upper School

Grades 8 to 12

Ready to get started?

Our Graduates

See Where a Hawthorn Education Takes You.

Clare Nazaire

University of Toronto grad.

Former Sick Kids Hospital and PwC.

Chemical Engineer

Elizabeth Joyce

Classical Studies to Nursing.

Now at IWK Children's Hospital, Halifax.

Nurse

Waterloo grad.

Former BMO and RBC.

Systems Design Engineer

Farzana Meghani

Is Hawthorn The Right Fit For My Daughter?
Hawthorn is built for girls who are ready to be known, challenged, and supported as individuals. With a 1:1 student to mentor ratio and an 8:1 student to faculty ratio, every girl receives personal attention. Whether your daughter is academically driven, creatively inclined, or still finding her footing, our program is designed to meet her where she is and draw out her best.
What Does The Admissions Process Look Like?
The process is straightforward and guided from start to finish by our Director of Admissions. It begins with a school tour, followed by a paper application and fee. From there, your daughter completes an academic assessment and a management interview. Most families complete the full process within a week, and even faster during summer enrolment for fall entry. We are with you every step of the way.
What Grade Levels Do You Offer?
Hawthorn offers continuous enrolment from 18 months through Grade 12. Our Daycare welcomes children from 18 months to 4 years. Junior School covers JK and SK. Lower School runs from Grades 1 to 7, and Upper School from Grades 8 to 12. Note that the Daycare and Junior School are co-educational, while the Lower and Upper Schools are all-girls.
What Makes Hawthorn Different From Other Private Schools In Toronto?
Hawthorn is the only independent, Catholic-inspired all-girls school in Toronto offering a classical liberal arts education from Daycare through Grade 12. Our graduates achieve a 100% university acceptance rate, but we measure success beyond academics. Character formation, personal mentorship, and partnership with parents are foundational to everything we do.

Frequently asked questions

You Have Questions.
We Have Answers.

Give Your Child the Hawthorn Advantage.

Tours are available year-round. Fall 2026 enrolment is now open.

CALL (416) 444-3054

101 Scarsdale Rd, North York, ON M3B 2R2

Hawthorn School for Girls, Since 1989. Registered Charitable Organization #138978002 RR0001.