LONDON DISTRICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD
LDCSB Receives Approval to Build Three More Schools

The fast-growing London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) has received approval from the Ministry of Education to build three new schools in the region, totaling nearly $154 million before land costs:

$100,090,000 for a new SW London secondary school (1,999 students)

$33,900,000 for a new SE London elementary school (655 students and 88-space childcare centre)

$19,701,000 for a new elementary school to replace St. Patrick, Lucan (424 students)

With today's announcements, the LDCSB will have 10 major school construction projects on the go: nine new schools and one large addition. Recent and upcoming construction projects are approaching $600 million before additional land costs.

The LDCSB continues to be the fastest growing school board in the province, growing more than 30 percent in five years, and now educates and supports more than 28,000 students with nearly 5,000 employees. To help accommodate the growth, the LDCSB has added 116 new portables over the past three school years, with an additional 12 new portables scheduled for 2026-27 while it ramps up a massive number of new construction projects.

Construction Projects Overview

Elementary Schools:

• New NW London elementary school, St. Gabriel, opened in 2025. Capacity: 500 students. Cost: $22.3 million.
• New NE London elementary school is under construction. Capacity: 400 students and 88-space childcare centre. Cost: $23 million. Tentatively scheduled to open in 2027.
• New Kilworth elementary school is under construction. Capacity: 424 students and 88-space childcare centre. Cost: $21 million. Tentatively scheduled to open in 2027.
• Addition and childcare at St. Michael's elementary school in Woodstock. Capacity: Additional 230 students and 88-space childcare centre. Cost: $18.2 million.
• New SW London elementary school is in the planning stages. Capacity: 655 students and 88-space childcare centre. Cost: $31 million.
• New SE London elementary school. Capacity: 655 students and 88-space childcare centre. Cost: $33.9 million.
• New elementary school to replace St. Patrick, Lucan. Capacity: 424 students. Cost: $19.7 million.

Secondary Schools:

• Replacement Regina Mundi College secondary school, opening Fall 2026. Capacity: 700 students. Cost: $54.3 million.
• New N London secondary school is in the planning stages. Capacity: 1,999 students and 88-space childcare centre. Cost: $100 million.
• New St. Thomas secondary school is in the planning stages. Capacity: 826 students. $41.6 million.
• New SW London secondary school. Capacity: 1,999 students. Cost: $100.1 million.