Claremont Secondary School is located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. The school opened on September 1, 1962 to serve the local population in the Municipality of Saanich and the Saanich Peninsula. Situated in the seaside neighborhood of Cordova Bay, Claremont is the largest high school in the Saanich School District 63 and welcomes a diverse group of over 1100 students every day. Further enhancing this diversity is the district's International Program which welcomes roughly 250 high school students from around the world.
Claremont’s curricular offerings are designed to meet students’ interests and learning needs. From grades 9 through 12, students are able to craft their desired timetable by choosing courses from a variety of core academic, Arts Education, Applied Design, Skills and Technology, trades and Advanced Placement classes. These innovative offerings place students at the center of their education, allowing them to discover, embrace and fulfill their passions within relevant learning opportunities. Claremont strives to support each student in their educational journey, helping them build the capacity, confidence and, resilience needed to push the boundaries of their potential.
In addition to its focus on curricular innovation, Claremont offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs, activities, and intramurals to engage and expand student interests. The school also has a rich history of athletic success and is home to four Sports Institutes, including rowing, lacrosse, golf, and swimming where students are able to develop their athletic passions alongside their academics. Claremont’s school teams consistently achieve great success in both regional and provincial competition.
Through its core values of Respect, Responsibility and Relationships, Claremont strives to empower a community of learners to approach challenges with courage, integrity, and curiosity.
Mr. Joe Lott,1961 - 1973 - Mr. Don McKinnon, 1973 - 1986 - Mr. John Pringle, 1986 - 1998 - Mrs. Linda Giles, 1998 - 2000
Mr. Jordan Tinney, 2000 - 2005 - Mr. Mark Fraser, 2005 - 2011 - Mr. Bruce Frith, 2011 - 2016 - Mr. Peter Westhaver, 2016 - 2022
Mr. Aaron Buckham, 2022 -