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Public school · Secondary (high school) · Updated April 2026

David Thompson Secondary

Vancouver, BC · Vancouver School District 39 · Victoria-Fraserview. Catchment context, programs, and what homes near David Thompson Secondary typically transact for — built by REALTOR® Dan Marusin PREC of Renanza Realty Inc.

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Dan Marusin PREC — Vancouver realtor
Dan Marusin PREC
Renanza Realty Inc. · 777 Hornby St #600, Vancouver
dan@danmarusin.com 778-918-5990
Type
Public school
Level
Secondary (high school)
District
Vancouver School District 39
Address
1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5P 1Z7
Neighbourhood
Victoria-Fraserview

Reputation

Why David Thompson Secondary ranks the way it does

East Side school with a strong gifted/mini-school program and a long history of competitive academic streams.

Programs & streams

APMini SchoolScience

Best fit for

  • gifted/mini-school applicants

Every BC public school has catchment rules and choice programs that change year over year. Always verify with Vancouver School District 39 before relying on a school as a buying criterion.

Real estate within the catchment

What homes near David Thompson Secondary cost in 2026

Victoria/Fraserview; detached $1.8M–$2.5M with quieter family streets.

Boundaries shift, and listings overstate them more often than you'd think — I confirm every David Thompson Secondary-adjacent property with Vancouver School District 39 and pull historical attendance on comparable sales before we firm up.

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FAQ

David Thompson Secondary FAQs

Is David Thompson Secondary a good school in Vancouver?

East Side school with a strong gifted/mini-school program and a long history of competitive academic streams. It's particularly well-suited for gifted/mini-school applicants. Catchment availability and school choice may apply — always verify the latest catchment with Vancouver School District 39.

What programs does David Thompson Secondary offer?

Distinguishing programs at David Thompson Secondary include: AP, Mini School, Science. Specific stream availability and entrance requirements vary by year — confirm with the school directly.

What do homes near David Thompson Secondary typically sell for?

Victoria/Fraserview; detached $1.8M–$2.5M with quieter family streets. I run a hand-built CMA for any address you're considering — list, sold, and active comps in the catchment, plus a check on which properties have actually attended this school recently.

How do I confirm a property is in the David Thompson Secondary catchment?

Always go to Vancouver School District 39 directly — listing descriptions are routinely wrong by a block or two. Before you write an offer I run the address through the district's catchment lookup and, where available, cross-check with the most recent school-attendance data on comparable nearby sales.

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