Secondary school construction cost per sq ft in Toronto
Secondary schools in the Greater Toronto Area, hard cost only.
Short answer (November 2026): Secondary school construction in the GTA costs $440–$750 per sq ft in hard costs, before soft costs, contingency and HST (Altus Group 2026 Canadian Cost Guide). For example, a secondary school of 150,000 sq ft comes to $66.0M – $112.5M in hard cost.
A secondary school of 150,000 sq ft
| Hard cost (150,000 × $440–$750) | $66.0M – $112.5M |
| Soft costs at 20% | $13.2M – $22.5M |
| Contingency at 10% | $7.9M – $13.5M |
| Indicative total | $87.1M – $148.5M |
Included: the building above grade, including foundations.
Not included: GST/HST, site development, parking, land and financing. Soft costs and contingency above are illustrative assumptions; change them in the calculator.
Source: Altus Group, 2026 Canadian Cost Guide (GTA hard costs, CAD per sq ft), used with permission. Ranges are indicative; your site, scope and procurement route will move the number. See all 17 building types →