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Rating
8.4
5-year avg
8.5
Rank
91/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
St Andrew's School is a highly-rated, intimate Catholic elementary school that delivers excellent academic results alongside strong moral and spiritual development. Its small size and mandatory parent volunteer hours create a deeply connected community, though this model requires a tangible time commitment from families.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews for St Andrew's School are somewhat limited, but the available signals are highly positive. Parents frequently highlight the school's strong sense of community, belonging, and inclusion. They appreciate the value-centered, Catholic environment and the dedication, compassion, and leadership of the teachers and staff. Reviewers also note that the school sets high standards for excellence, keeping children engaged in their learning. The mandatory Parent Participation Program is a significant aspect of the school culture, requiring families to commit volunteer hours, which fosters a tight-knit community but requires a notable time commitment.
Common positives
- High academic performance with an 8.4/10 Fraser Institute rating and a top-100 provincial rank.
- Strong, value-centered Catholic education that emphasizes character and spiritual growth.
- Tight-knit, inclusive community fostered by a small student body of approximately 180 students.
- Dedicated teaching staff that parents describe as compassionate and supportive.
- Active Parent Participation Program that ensures high family involvement in school activities.
Common concerns
- The mandatory Parent Participation Program requires a significant time commitment from families, which may be challenging for busy working parents.
- As a single-streamed, smaller school, it may offer fewer specialized extracurricular facilities compared to larger institutions.
- Admission is likely prioritized for practicing Catholic families, limiting accessibility for non-Catholic students.
Who this school may fit
This school is highly recommended for Catholic families seeking a close-knit, faith-based educational environment with rigorous academic standards. Parents should be prepared to actively engage in the school's volunteer programs, as community involvement is a cornerstone of the St Andrew's experience.
Ratings and data
Academic information
St Andrew's School demonstrates strong and consistent academic performance. According to the provided Fraser Institute data, the school holds an impressive overall rating of 8.4 out of 10, placing it well above average with a provincial rank of 91 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. Over the past few years, its ratings have shown some fluctuation but remained consistently high (9.8, 8.0, 8.5, 7.7, and 8.4), resulting in a solid 5-year average of 8.5. As a Catholic independent school, it follows the BC Core Curriculum while integrating faith-based learning, ensuring students meet rigorous provincial academic standards while remaining engaged and challenged.
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
BC Core CurriculumCatholic Religious EducationAthletics ProgramParent Participation Program
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St Andrew's School is located at 450 E 47th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5W 2B4 in Vancouver.
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St Andrew's School is a elementary school in Vancouver. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 0 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: 2026-09-28
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