March 19, 2025

Edmonton Catholic Schools is pleased to share the results of the ECSD Annual Survey and the ECSD Systems Excellence Survey, which reflect the exceptional quality of Catholic education and the positive experiences of our students, families, and staff. 

“Our Division is committed to a data-informed approach to continuous improvement as part of our assurance to families that they are receiving an excellent Catholic education with Edmonton Catholic Schools,” shared Chief Superintendent Lynnette Anderson. “The ECSD Annual Survey is an important instrument for us to determine our areas of strength and growth, both at the Division and school levels, as we bring our Plans for Continuous Growth to life in a faith-filled learning environment.”  

Between both surveys, we received more than 46,500 responses from students, families, and staff.

ECSD Annual Survey Highlights

The ECSD Annual Survey is a key tool for collecting feedback from students, families, and teaching staff. From November 25, 2024 to January 10, 2025, students in Grades 4-12, certificated teachers, and parents and guardians had the opportunity to share their perspectives.

The survey questions align with the Alberta Education Assurance Framework and the priorities outlined in the Division Plan for Continuous Growth (2023-2026). Families received a survey to complete, which could be returned to the school or submitted by mail.

Overall Satisfaction

Overall, students, parent/guardians and certificated teachers reported high rates of satisfaction or agreement.

95.6% of families expressed their overall satisfaction with the quality of education at their child’s school. Certified Teachers were 96.4%, and students were 86.6%.

"The feedback we receive through this survey is invaluable in shaping the future of Catholic education in our Division. It reaffirms our commitment to excellence and helps us understand where we are succeeding and where we can grow," said Board Chair Sandra Palazzo. "We are grateful to our students, families, and staff for taking the time to share their insights and experiences."

Other Survey Highlights

The survey results identified other areas of strength, such as Catholic Identity, Teaching and Learning Practices, Inclusive and Caring Learning Environment, and Parent/Guardian Engagement. 

• Catholic Identity
• Teaching and Learning Practices
• Inclusive and Caring Learning Environment
• Parent and Guardian Engagement

Click here to review the ECSD Annual Survey Highlights.

Next Steps

The results will be available on our Assurance Dashboard within the next few weeks at ecsd.net/assurance-dashboard. Individual school results have been shared with school administration, who, along with staff and School Councils, use the data to inform and adjust their School Plan for Continuous Growth. School-specific results will soon be accessible on School Assurance Dashboards on individual school websites.

A survey will also be conducted for the 2025-2026 school year

ECSD Systems Excellence Survey Results

The ECSD Systems Excellence Survey (2024-2025) highlights a strong and positive workplace culture across the Division. Staff from all schools and departments were invited to participate, providing valuable insights into their experiences at ECSD.

The survey found:

• 95% of staff indicated that their school or department is a good place to work.
• 94% of staff believe the Division is a good place to work.

Click here to review the ECSD Systems Excellence Survey Highlights.

These results reflect ECSD’s ongoing commitment to staff well-being, engagement, and professional growth. The insights gathered will help guide future initiatives to strengthen workplace culture further.

"Our staff are the heart of our Division, and their voices matter. Their feedback helps us grow together, strengthen our schools, and create environments where both students and staff can thrive," said Chief Superintendent Anderson. "We are grateful for their dedication and will continue to support them in meaningful ways."

A similar survey will be conducted for the 2025-2026 school year.