Prince of Wales Secondary
Vancouver, BC · Vancouver School District 39 · Shaughnessy. Catchment context, programs, and what homes near Prince of Wales Secondary typically transact for — built by REALTOR® Dan Marusin PREC of Renanza Realty Inc.
Reputation
Why Prince of Wales Secondary ranks the way it does
Highly regarded West-side public with a competitive humanities mini-school and strong French immersion stream.
Programs & streams
Best fit for
- humanities-focused students
- French immersion families
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 Prince of Wales Secondary cost in 2026
Catchment overlaps Shaughnessy and Arbutus Ridge. Detached $4M–$8M; few but premium condos $1.1M+.
Treat catchment as something to verify, not assume. I run the address through Vancouver School District 39's lookup and, where I can, check which neighbouring sold properties actually attended Prince of Wales Secondary in the past two years.
FAQ
Prince of Wales Secondary FAQs
Is Prince of Wales Secondary a good school in Vancouver?
Highly regarded West-side public with a competitive humanities mini-school and strong French immersion stream. It's particularly well-suited for humanities-focused students, French immersion families. Catchment availability and school choice may apply — always verify the latest catchment with Vancouver School District 39.
What programs does Prince of Wales Secondary offer?
Distinguishing programs at Prince of Wales Secondary include: Mini School (Humanities), French Immersion, AP. Specific stream availability and entrance requirements vary by year — confirm with the school directly.
What do homes near Prince of Wales Secondary typically sell for?
Catchment overlaps Shaughnessy and Arbutus Ridge. Detached $4M–$8M; few but premium condos $1.1M+. 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 Prince of Wales Secondary catchment?
Vancouver School District 39 publishes the official boundaries, and they shift — sometimes mid-year. Trust the district lookup, not the listing copy. I verify every catchment-sensitive Vancouver address before drafting subject removal terms.
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