Pickering High School

School Board: Durham DSB · Ajax · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

7.9 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#141 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#3 / 19 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#1 / 5 City Rank (2023-2024)
1855 Enrollment (2023-2024)
+0.4 ↑ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20247.9
2022-20237.5
2021-20227.5

School Information

Secondary School in Ajax

Pickering High School is a public secondary school in Ajax, Ontario, operated by Durham DSB.

Families researching schools near Ajax can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
14%
Identified as Gifted
12%
First Language Not English
27%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
2%
Living in Low-Income Households
4%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
3%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Durham DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Durham DSB, the school board that operates Pickering High School.

4,245 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$129,288 Average Salary (2024)
$132,632 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers3,283$126,716
Other Staff462$133,350
Principals & Vice-Principals258$150,604
Management & Specialists139$135,405
Student Support Services59$123,216
Facilities & Maintenance14$115,235
Senior Administration13$193,814
Technology9$129,547
Administrative Support8$120,931

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Camille Williams-TaylorDirector of Education$263,500
Jimmy MarkovskiAssociate Director Equitable Education$241,231
Robert CerjanecExecutive System Lead$236,781
David WrightAssociate Director Corporate$230,030
David MastinElementary Teacher$227,097

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Durham DSB

Financial data from Durham DSB, the school board responsible for Pickering High School.

$1.1B School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$1.1B School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$19,853 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$36.8M Based on 1,855 students (3% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for Pickering High School (2023-2024)?

Pickering High School has an overall EQAO performance score of 7.9 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on the OSSLT and Grade 9 math assessments.

What is the ranking of Pickering High School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

Pickering High School is ranked #141 out of 916 public secondary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of Pickering High School?

The address of Pickering High School is 180 Church St N, Ajax, Ontario, L1T2W7.

What school board does Pickering High School belong to?

Pickering High School belongs to Durham DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Ajax, Ontario.

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