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

West Vancouver Secondary School

West Vancouver, BC · West Vancouver School District 45 · West Vancouver. Catchment context, programs, and what homes near West Vancouver Secondary School typically transact for — built by REALTOR® Dan Marusin PREC of Renanza Realty Inc.

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Dan Marusin PREC — West 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
West Vancouver School District 45
Address
1250 21st St, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3A6
Fraser Institute rank
#55
Rating 6.9/10
Neighbourhood
West Vancouver

Reputation

Why West Vancouver Secondary School ranks the way it does

Only public school in district offering full IB Diploma. Emphasis on environmental and global citizenship.

Programs & streams

IB DiplomaAPEnvironmental FocusGlobal Awareness

Best fit for

  • IB-track families
  • environmentally conscious
  • global-minded students

Every BC public school has catchment rules and choice programs that change year over year. Always verify with West Vancouver School District 45 before relying on a school as a buying criterion.

Real estate within the catchment

What homes near West Vancouver Secondary School cost in 2026

Prime West Van catchment; detached homes $4.5M–$9M, waterfront/view properties premium. Condos $1.3M–$2.8M.

Catchment is the single biggest place buyers get burned by sloppy listing copy. I only call a property "in the West Vancouver Secondary School catchment" after checking West Vancouver School District 45's official boundary map for that exact address.

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Neighbourhood guides that overlap the West Vancouver Secondary School catchment

Detailed neighbourhood pages where West Vancouver Secondary School commonly comes up as a catchment or feeder school.

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FAQ

West Vancouver Secondary School FAQs

Is West Vancouver Secondary School a good school in West Vancouver?

Only public school in district offering full IB Diploma. Emphasis on environmental and global citizenship. It's particularly well-suited for IB-track families, environmentally conscious, global-minded students. Catchment availability and school choice may apply — always verify the latest catchment with West Vancouver School District 45.

What programs does West Vancouver Secondary School offer?

Distinguishing programs at West Vancouver Secondary School include: IB Diploma, AP, Environmental Focus, Global Awareness. Specific stream availability and entrance requirements vary by year — confirm with the school directly.

What do homes near West Vancouver Secondary School typically sell for?

Prime West Van catchment; detached homes $4.5M–$9M, waterfront/view properties premium. Condos $1.3M–$2.8M. 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 West Vancouver Secondary School catchment?

Don't rely on the listing or the seller's word. West Vancouver School District 45 maintains the canonical catchment map and it updates more often than people realize. I plug your target address into the district tool and only then call it West Vancouver Secondary School-eligible.

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