Compare North Vancouver School Catchments
All 26 North Vancouver (SD44) elementary schools, filterable by program. Search or filter below to see which catchments fit before you narrow in on an address.
Filter by Program or Area
This compares neighbourhoods and program types, not exact addresses, catchment lines can split a single street.
Pins show each school's physical location, not its catchment boundary. Boundaries are irregular and change over time, use the official catchment lookup for the exact line tied to an address.
How This Works
Almost every family I talk to starts with "which school has the best reputation." The more useful question is usually "which program actually fits my kid," and that's a faster filter than reputation alone.
North Vancouver's elementary schools split into three tracks. Standard English is the default at most schools, tied strictly to your home address. IB Primary Years Programme is offered at exactly three elementary schools district-wide, and it's still catchment-based, so living in the right zone is the only way in. French Immersion is where people get tripped up: it's offered at six elementary schools, but it has no catchment at all, it's a district-wide program with placement by application, and a lottery if a school is oversubscribed. Use the filters above to sort by whichever track matters to you, then confirm the exact boundary for any address you're considering.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in the North Vancouver School District?
North Vancouver School District (SD44) has 26 elementary schools, following the September 2026 opening of Cloverley Elementary, the district's first new elementary school in over 35 years.
Which North Vancouver elementary schools offer French Immersion?
Six elementary schools offer French Immersion: Braemar, Cleveland, Dorothy Lynas, Larson, Ross Road, and Sherwood Park. It's a district-wide program with no catchment of its own, placement is by application, with a lottery if a school is oversubscribed.
Which North Vancouver elementary schools offer the IB Primary Years Programme?
Three elementary schools offer the IB Primary Years Programme: Capilano, Queen Mary Community, and Norgate Community. Unlike French Immersion, IB placement is catchment-based, so living in the right zone is the only way in.
Do North Vancouver school catchment boundaries ever change?
Yes. The district reviews boundaries periodically as enrolment shifts, particularly in areas absorbing new density. The Cloverley Elementary opening in September 2026 redrew part of Ridgeway Elementary's catchment, a recent, concrete example of how these lines can move.
How do I find my exact school catchment?
This tool compares catchments by neighbourhood and program, it isn't an address lookup. For the exact catchment tied to a specific property, use the official catchment lookup guide.
Does every North Vancouver elementary school feed into the same secondary for all programs?
Not always. Most elementary schools feed one secondary school under SD44's Family of Schools model, but four of the six French Immersion elementary schools send their FI students to a different secondary than their English-stream students. Braemar and Larson's English streams feed Carson Graham, but their FI streams feed Handsworth and Argyle respectively. Dorothy Lynas and Sherwood Park's English streams feed Seycove, but their FI streams feed Windsor. Each school card above notes this where it applies.
Not Sure Which Catchments Are Realistic for You?
If you're narrowing down neighbourhoods with schools in mind, send me a message and tell me what you're weighing, program type, commute, budget. I'll help you figure out which catchments actually fit, boundary changes included.
This tool reflects North Vancouver School District (SD44) program and boundary information as of September 2026, sourced from the district's own school directory. It is not a substitute for the official catchment lookup and is not legal or educational advice. Catchment boundaries can and do change.