South Surrey & White Rock School Catchment Guide
Find Your Dream Home in the Best School Districts
Choosing the right school is often a family's top priority when relocating. South Surrey and White Rock feature some of BC's highest-ranking public and private schools — from École Laronde's French Immersion in Ocean Park to Chantrell Creek's academics in Elgin and Semiahmoo Trail's forest campus. Explore each secondary school catchment, their feeder elementary schools, and the neighbourhoods they serve below.
Semiahmoo Secondary School
Heart of South Surrey
Key Programs
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Award-winning fine arts (music, theater, visual arts)
Catchment areas: Sunnyside, Bayridge, parts of White Rock
Search Homes in This CatchmentFeeder Elementary Schools
Bayridge Elementary
Arts-based curriculum with a strong community focus.
HT Thrift Elementary
Emphasizes academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement.
White Rock Elementary
Arts-based curriculum in the heart of White Rock.
Earl Marriott Secondary School
Near White Rock border
Key Programs
- Advanced Placement (AP) courses
- French Immersion programs
- Strong athletics program
Catchment areas: Grandview Heights, parts of Ocean Park
Search Homes in This CatchmentFeeder Elementary Schools
Douglas Elementary
Modern facility in Pacific Douglas/Summerfield neighbourhood.
Jessie Lee Elementary
Late French Immersion program with a strong literacy focus.
Peace Arch Elementary
Academic excellence, social responsibility, and extracurricular opportunities.
South Meridian Elementary
Emphasis on academic achievement and structured curriculum.
Xw’epiteng Elementary
Land-based learning with a Coast Salish focus. Formerly Hall’s Prairie.
Elgin Park Secondary School
Elgin Chantrell area
Key Programs
- Honors and Advanced Placement courses
- Environmental stewardship focus
Catchment areas: Elgin Chantrell, Crescent Beach
Search Homes in This CatchmentFeeder Elementary Schools
Chantrell Creek Elementary
Strong academic foundation and supportive learning environment.
Crescent Park Elementary
Strong literacy and reading programs.
École Laronde
The only single-track French Immersion school in Surrey School District.
Ocean Cliff Elementary
Emphasizes outdoor education and community involvement.
Ray Shepherd Elementary
Award-winning intergenerational program connecting students with local seniors.
Semiahmoo Trail Elementary
Forest-surrounded campus with an award-winning intergenerational program.
Grandview Heights Secondary School
Grandview Heights neighbourhood
Key Programs
- Newer facility with modern technology
- Balanced academics, arts, and athletics
Catchment areas: Morgan Creek, Morgan Crossing, Grandview, Pacific Heights
Search Homes in This CatchmentFeeder Elementary Schools
Edgewood Elementary
Design collaboration spaces, library, learning commons, and maker laboratory.
Morgan Creek Elementary
Underwent significant expansion in 2021, adding eight classrooms.
Pacific Heights Elementary
Strong academic programs focusing on core subjects.
Rosemary Heights Elementary
Hosts the Montessori Choice Program.
Sunnyside Elementary
Robust French Immersion program.
Ta’talu Elementary
Name means ‘little arms’ from Semiahmoo First Nation, referencing Campbell River tributaries.
Private Schools
Southridge Private School
K–12 co-educational institution focused on academic excellence, leadership, and character development. State-of-the-art facilities with programs in robotics, debate, and community service.
Star of the Sea Catholic School
K–7 private Catholic school emphasizing faith-based learning, academic excellence, and community involvement in a supportive environment.
Special Programs & Initiatives
French Immersion
Available at Earl Marriott Secondary, Sunnyside Elementary, and École Laronde (the only single-track French Immersion school in the district).
International Baccalaureate
Semiahmoo Secondary's standout IB program prepares students for global post-secondary opportunities.
Advanced Placement
Elgin Park and Earl Marriott Secondary offer AP courses that enable students to earn university credits while still in high school.
Arts & Athletics
Semiahmoo Secondary's award-winning music and drama programs and Earl Marriott's high-ranking athletics provide diverse extracurricular opportunities.