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Rating
6.3
5-year avg
5.9
Rank
419/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Ocean Cliff Elementary is a welcoming, community-focused school set in a beautiful natural environment. While its Fraser Institute ratings are average for the province, the school compensates with a rich array of extracurriculars, a strong outdoor learning program, and an incredibly dedicated parent community. It is an excellent choice for families who value holistic education, outdoor play, and active community involvement over purely academic rankings.
Editorial review summary
Public parent reviews are somewhat limited, but the available signals point to a highly engaged, supportive, and close-knit school community. Parents frequently praise the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for its active role in funding field trips, classroom resources, and organizing well-attended community events like the annual fun fair and welcome BBQ. The school's beautiful, wooded setting and unique 'secret garden' outdoor classroom are highly valued by families who appreciate nature-based learning. The PAC's diversity and equity committee is also noted for its efforts in celebrating cultural events and promoting inclusion. Recently, the parent community successfully advocated and fundraised for a new, fully accessible and inclusive playground, demonstrating strong community initiative. While some older community discussions mention demographic shifts in the broader neighborhood, the overall sentiment toward the school's staff, environment, and community spirit remains overwhelmingly positive.
Common positives
- Strong focus on outdoor education, featuring a unique 'secret garden' classroom and proximity to nature trails and beaches.
- Intensive French program available for Grade 6 and 7 students to accelerate language learning.
- Highly active and supportive Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that funds numerous school initiatives and events.
- Wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, band, choir, and STEM challenges.
- Newly planned inclusive and wheelchair-accessible playground driven by community fundraising.
Common concerns
- Academic ratings (6.3/10) are average compared to some of the top-tier elementary schools in the South Surrey area.
- Does not offer a full Early French Immersion program from Kindergarten.
- Public transit options in the immediate residential neighborhood are somewhat limited.
Who this school may fit
Recommended for families seeking a balanced, community-oriented elementary school with strong outdoor and extracurricular programs. Parents looking for a highly competitive academic environment or full French Immersion from Kindergarten may need to explore other options in the South Surrey district.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Ocean Cliff Elementary holds a Fraser Institute rating of 6.3/10, placing it at a provincial rank of 419 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. The school's performance has shown a steady upward trend in recent years, with a rating history progressing from 6.5 to 5.8, 5, 6.1, and currently 6.3, resulting in a previous 5-year average of 5.9. Academically, the school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy. Recent learning plans highlight targeted goals in decoding skills, phonemic awareness, and emergent writing. While it does not offer Early French Immersion, Ocean Cliff provides an Intensive French program for Grade 6 and 7 students, allowing them to accelerate their French as a Second Language instruction before transitioning to secondary school. The school is a feeder for highly regarded secondary schools in the South Surrey area, such as Elgin Park Secondary.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
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Special programs
Intensive French Program (Grades 6 and 7)Outdoor Education (Secret Garden Outdoor Classroom)Extracurricular Athletics (Basketball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country)Arts and Leadership (Grade 7 Band, Choir, Student Leadership, Reading Link Challenge)HUB Cycling Bike Bus Program
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Ocean Cliff Elementary is located at 12550 20 Ave, Surrey, BC, V4A 1Y6 in Surrey.
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Ocean Cliff Elementary school information
Ocean Cliff Elementary is a elementary school in Surrey. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 2 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
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Researched: 2026-09-29
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