Elementary
Gabrielle-Roy
6887 132 St, Surrey, BC, V3W 4L9 · Surrey
Rating
1.8
5-year avg
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Rank
1004/1015
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Gabrielle-Roy school information
Gabrielle-Roy is a elementary school in Surrey. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, parent-submitted reports, school programs, 0 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
Quick take
School summary
École Gabrielle-Roy is a vibrant cultural sanctuary for Greater Vancouver's Francophone community, offering unparalleled linguistic immersion and community support, but it struggles significantly with standardized academic performance at the elementary level.
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Gabrielle-Roy is located at 6887 132 St, Surrey, BC, V3W 4L9 in Surrey.
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Ratings and data
Academic information
According to the Fraser Institute, École Gabrielle-Roy's elementary division holds an overall rating of 1.8/10 and ranks 1004 out of 1015 schools in British Columbia. This places the school near the very bottom of the province academically. A score this low indicates that students are significantly underperforming in the foundational skills of reading, writing, and numeracy as measured by the provincial Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA). While Francophone schools sometimes experience skewed FSA results due to translation factors or small cohort sizes, a 1.8/10 rating suggests substantial academic challenges in core subjects at the elementary level.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
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Editorial review summary
Parent reviews and community feedback highlight that École Gabrielle-Roy is a deeply connected, diverse, and culturally rich environment. Because it is the only fully Francophone public school in Surrey, it acts as a regional hub. Parents appreciate the free busing system that brings students from surrounding cities like Langley and Abbotsford. The on-site French daycare is highly praised and often has waitlists, as it smoothly transitions children into Kindergarten. However, admission is exclusive; families must meet Section 23 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (requiring Francophone heritage). While parents love the strong community and cultural preservation, some express concerns about the long commute times for out-of-catchment students and the school's lower academic metrics.
Common positives
- Immersive Francophone environment (100% French communication, not just French Immersion) [1.5].
- Free regional bus transportation for students living in Surrey and neighboring cities.
- Strong, diverse, and tight-knit community with an on-site Francophone daycare.
- Graduates receive a double diploma (BC Dogwood and French diploma).
- 1-to-1 laptop program ensures strong technological integration.
Common concerns
- Extremely low academic rating (1.8/10), ranking near the bottom of the province [1.9].
- Strict admission requirements (Charter Section 23) make it inaccessible to non-Francophone families.
- Long daily commutes for students traveling from outside of Surrey.
- Standardized test scores indicate significant struggles in foundational literacy and numeracy.
Who this school may fit
This school is exclusively suited for eligible Francophone families (meeting Section 23 requirements) who prioritize cultural preservation, native French language immersion, and a diverse, tight-knit community over traditional academic rankings and standardized test scores.
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