Georgetown High Schools: 2026 Guide for Families Moving to Georgetown

by Ana Bastas

Georgetown High Schools: A Guide for Families Moving to Georgetown, Ontario

If you're considering moving to Georgetown, Ontario with school-aged children, the local high-school options may play an important role in where you decide to buy.

Parents frequently ask me questions such as:

What high schools are in Georgetown?

Which Georgetown high school will my child attend?

Are there French Immersion options?

What about IB or AP programs?

And, inevitably:

“Which is the best high school in Georgetown?”

That last question requires a little more thought.

A school's suitability isn't determined by a ranking alone. Your child's interests, learning style, academic pathway, extracurricular activities and the programs available at a particular school can all matter.

School boundaries can also affect which school serves a particular address.

So rather than simply ranking Georgetown high schools, this guide will help you understand the options and the things families should investigate before choosing a neighbourhood or buying a home.

What High Schools Are in Georgetown, Ontario?

Two of the major secondary-school options located in Georgetown are:

Georgetown District High School

Public
Halton District School Board

Christ the King Catholic Secondary School

Catholic
Halton Catholic District School Board

These schools offer different educational environments and specialized programming.

Families should always verify the school serving a specific residential address directly with the appropriate school board rather than relying on an MLS listing, neighbourhood description or older online information.

We'll explain why that's important further below.

1. Georgetown District High School

Public Secondary School — Halton District School Board

Georgetown District High School, commonly known as GDHS, is located at:

70 Guelph Street
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 3Z5

The school has deep roots in the community. HDSB says the original Georgetown High School opened in 1887, with the school relocating to its current site in 1889.

Today, Georgetown District High School serves students through the Halton District School Board and offers both regular Ontario secondary programming and several specialized pathways.

Programs at Georgetown District High School

Current HDSB information identifies programming that includes:

International Baccalaureate
French Immersion
Dual Credit opportunities
Specialist High Skills Major opportunities
Cooperative Education
Technological Education
Academic and experiential pathways

Let's look at some of those more closely.

International Baccalaureate at Georgetown District High School

One significant feature of GDHS is its International Baccalaureate programming.

HDSB currently identifies Georgetown District High School as one of its IB schools, with an IBDP Prep Program in Grades 9 and 10 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.

For families specifically interested in IB, this can make Georgetown District High School particularly relevant.

However, specialized-program admission requirements can differ from regular neighbourhood-school attendance.

Parents interested in IB should therefore verify:

Current admission requirements
Application timelines
Program availability
Transportation
Course requirements

directly with HDSB and the school.

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French Immersion at Georgetown District High School

Georgetown District High School is also currently designated by HDSB as a French Immersion secondary school for students continuing their immersion pathway.

That's important for families moving to Georgetown with children who are already enrolled in French Immersion.

Don't assume, however, that moving near the school automatically provides access to every program.

Program eligibility and boundaries should always be confirmed directly with HDSB.

Specialist High Skills Major at GDHS

Another option for older students is Specialist High Skills Major, commonly referred to as SHSM.

SHSM is available to students in Grades 11 and 12 and allows students to focus their learning around a particular economic sector while completing their secondary-school graduation requirements.

HDSB currently lists a broad selection of SHSM opportunities at Georgetown District High School.

For students already beginning to think about:

University
College
Skilled trades
Apprenticeships
Employment
Career pathways

these kinds of programs are worth investigating alongside traditional academic considerations.

Dual Credit Opportunities

GDHS also identifies Dual Credit opportunities, which can allow eligible students to work toward high-school and college credits simultaneously through partnerships that include institutions such as Humber and Sheridan.

For some students, experiential and pathway-based programming can be every bit as important as traditional academic rankings.

That's why I encourage parents to look at the program itself, not just the school's name.

2. Christ the King Catholic Secondary School

Catholic Secondary School — Halton Catholic District School Board

Another major Georgetown high-school option is Christ the King Catholic Secondary School, commonly referred to as CtK.

Christ the King operates through the Halton Catholic District School Board.

As a Catholic secondary school, the educational environment includes Catholic faith formation alongside the Ontario curriculum.

The school currently offers a wide range of academic subjects, technology programs, extracurricular opportunities and specialized programming.

Advanced Placement at Christ the King

One particularly notable option at Christ the King is Advanced Placement (AP).

The school describes AP courses as providing students with exposure to university-level content while still in secondary school, with AP and Pre-AP students studying selected subjects in greater depth.

For academically motivated students, this can be an important factor when comparing secondary-school options.

Parents interested in AP should verify the current:

AP subjects offered
Pre-AP pathway
Eligibility requirements
Application process
Timelines

directly with Christ the King.

Technology Education at Christ the King

Christ the King also currently offers several technology-focused areas of study.

Examples listed by the school include:

Communication Technology
Health Care
Interior Design
Technological Design
Transportation Technology

These kinds of programs are particularly worth investigating if your child already has an interest in:

engineering, design, media, health care, skilled trades, automotive or applied technology.

Again, choosing a high school shouldn't only be about comparing standardized academic indicators.

The best environment may be the one offering opportunities that actually engage your child.

Faith & Catholic Education

For families considering Christ the King, Catholic education itself is obviously an important distinction.

Catholic secondary education incorporates faith, religion programming and school-community activities alongside academic study.

Christ the King's current school information references religion, chaplaincy, prayer, Sacraments and class retreats as elements of student life.

Families should review current HCDSB admission requirements if they are considering the Catholic system.

Georgetown District vs Christ the King

Parents naturally want to compare the two.

But I wouldn't reduce the decision to:

GDHS vs CtK — which one is better?

A more useful comparison looks like this:

Consideration	Georgetown District	Christ the King
School system	Public	Catholic
Board	HDSB	HCDSB
IB	Available	Verify current offerings
AP	Verify current offerings	Available
French Immersion	Available	Verify current pathway
SHSM/pathways	Available	Available programs/pathways
Technology	Available	Multiple technology areas
Faith-based education	No	Yes
Address/boundary verification	Required	Required

IB vs AP: What's the Difference?

Because Georgetown families may encounter both terms, it's useful to understand that IB and AP are not the same thing.

Broadly speaking:

International Baccalaureate

IB is structured as a broader academic program with its own curriculum framework and diploma pathway.

Advanced Placement

AP generally allows students to take individual advanced courses and potentially write standardized AP examinations in particular subjects.

Neither is automatically “better.”

A student may thrive in one environment and not the other.

Parents should investigate:

Academic workload
Student interests
Post-secondary goals
Available courses
Program structure
Admission requirements

before deciding.

What Is the Best High School in Georgetown?

This is probably the question that brought many parents to this page.

And the answer is:

It depends on your child.

A school ranking can provide one data point.

It cannot tell you:

Whether your child will be happy there
Whether the school offers the program they want
Whether they want IB or AP
Whether athletics matter
Whether technology programs matter
Whether Catholic education matters
Whether French Immersion matters
Whether the school environment suits them
Whether their friends will attend
How they will respond to the commute

Those factors matter.

Sometimes significantly.

Should You Use School Rankings When Buying a House?

You can consider them.

But don't let a single ranking make your real-estate decision for you.

School rankings typically measure selected academic indicators.

They don't fully measure:

School culture
Teachers
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Student supports
Specialized programs
Arts
Technology
Student experience

And rankings can change.

If you're researching a school, I recommend looking at several sources of information and, whenever possible, visiting the school or attending an information night.

Georgetown High School Boundaries

This is one of the most important sections for home buyers.

Never purchase a property solely because the MLS listing says it belongs to a particular school.

School boundaries can change.

Programs can have separate boundaries.

New schools can affect existing attendance areas.

And a house physically close to a school isn't necessarily assigned to it.

For public-school assignments, families should use the official HDSB school locator and check the exact address.

For Catholic schools, families should use HCDSB's current school-boundary resources.

OFFICIAL SCHOOL TOOLS

HDSB Find My Local School

HCDSB School Boundary Maps

HDSB also specifically advises families moving into an area to investigate whether a current or upcoming boundary review may affect their home school.

Don't Choose the House Before Checking the School

For families where school assignment is a major priority, I recommend reversing the usual home-search process.

Instead of:

House → School

try:

School/program requirements → Boundary → Neighbourhood → Available homes → Budget

That prevents a situation where you fall in love with a property and only later discover that it doesn't provide access to the school or program you expected.

How Schools Affect Your Georgetown Neighbourhood Search

School considerations can significantly narrow your home search.

Suppose you're looking for:

4 bedrooms
Detached house
Double garage
Specific budget
Specific school
Under a certain commute
Particular neighbourhood feel

Each requirement reduces the available inventory.

That's not necessarily a problem.

It simply means we need to understand your priorities before we begin touring houses.

If a particular school is non-negotiable, tell your Realtor at the beginning.

Moving to Georgetown With a Teenager

Moving with teenagers can be very different from moving with younger children.

By high school, children may already have:

Close friendships
Sports teams
Academic pathways
Clubs
Part-time jobs
Specialized programs
Post-secondary plans

So involve them in the process.

If possible, visit Georgetown together.

Drive past the school.

Explore Downtown Georgetown.

See the recreation facilities.

Walk through neighbourhoods.

Look at the commute.

Let them understand what their life might actually look like.

A relocation is about more than the house.

Athletics & Extracurricular Activities

If your child is heavily involved in sports or extracurricular activities, investigate these before buying too.

Ask:

What sports does the school currently offer?
What clubs are active?
What facilities are available?
Are there community sports nearby?
How will transportation work?
Can your child continue their existing activity?

School offerings can change from year to year, so use the school's current website rather than relying on an old blog post.

Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transition

Families moving with a Grade 8 student should pay particular attention to transition information.

Schools generally provide orientation and course-selection resources to help incoming Grade 9 students understand:

Course selection
Graduation requirements
Timetables
Student supports
Extracurricular opportunities
School routines

For 2026–27, both Georgetown schools have published transition/orientation information for incoming students.

If you're moving during Grade 8, don't wait until summer to start investigating.

Georgetown Elementary Schools

If your children aren't in high school yet, we've already created a much more detailed resource for you.

Choosing a Georgetown Neighbourhood

Once you understand your school requirements, the next step is choosing where you actually want to live.

Georgetown neighbourhoods can feel surprisingly different from one another.

You may prefer:

Georgetown South
Delrex
Moore Park
Downtown Georgetown
Park District
Stewart's Mill
Arborglen
Meadowglen

We've already broken these areas down in detail.

Thinking About Moving to Georgetown?

Our full relocation guide covers:

Housing
Neighbourhoods
Schools
GO Transit
Commuting
Parks
Recreation
Lifestyle
Future development

COMPLETE GUIDE:

Moving to Georgetown, Ontario: Everything You Need to Know

Georgetown High Schools: Parent Checklist

Before choosing a neighbourhood based on a high school, verify:

SCHOOL

☐ School board
☐ Current boundary
☐ Current program availability
☐ Boundary reviews

ACADEMICS

☐ Course selection
☐ IB/AP if relevant
☐ French Immersion if relevant
☐ SHSM
☐ Technology
☐ Cooperative Education
☐ Post-secondary pathways

STUDENT LIFE

☐ Athletics
☐ Clubs
☐ Arts
☐ Student supports
☐ School environment

LOGISTICS

☐ Distance from home
☐ Transportation eligibility
☐ School-day schedule
☐ After-school transportation

HOME SEARCH

☐ Neighbourhood
☐ Budget
☐ Property type
☐ Commute
☐ Future development

That gives you a much more complete picture than simply asking:

“What's the highest-ranked school?”

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgetown High Schools

What public high school is in Georgetown, Ontario?

Georgetown District High School is an HDSB public secondary school located at 70 Guelph Street in Georgetown.

What Catholic high school is in Georgetown?

Christ the King Catholic Secondary School is the major HCDSB secondary school located in Georgetown.

Does Georgetown District High School have IB?

Yes. HDSB currently identifies GDHS as an International Baccalaureate school, including IBDP Prep in Grades 9–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12.

Does Georgetown have a high school with French Immersion?

Yes. Georgetown District High School is currently designated by HDSB as a French Immersion secondary school.

Does Christ the King have AP?

Yes. Christ the King currently advertises Advanced Placement programming, including AP and Pre-AP opportunities.

Which Georgetown high school is best?

There isn't one universally best high school. Families should compare the school system, academic programs, specialized pathways, extracurricular opportunities and their child's individual needs.

Does buying a house near a Georgetown high school guarantee attendance?

No. School assignment is determined by applicable boundaries and program rules. Always verify the exact property address directly with the appropriate school board before purchasing.

Can school boundaries change?

Yes. Boundaries can change as communities grow and school boards respond to enrolment and new school construction. Buyers should check current and upcoming boundary reviews.

Finding a Georgetown Home That Works for Your Family

If schools are an important part of your move to Georgetown, tell us before we start looking at houses.

We can structure the search around what actually matters to your family:

School + Neighbourhood + Home + Budget + Commute + Lifestyle

rather than finding the house first and trying to make everything else fit afterward.

My team and I work throughout Georgetown, Halton Hills and the surrounding GTA, and we can help you understand the community while you evaluate your real-estate options.

You don't need to know exactly where you want to live before reaching out.

That's what the strategy conversation is for.

Ana Bastas
Founder & Team Lead
Ana Bastas Real Estate Team
Real Broker Ontario Ltd., Brokerage
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