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Georges Vanier Elementary
About
Georges Vanier Elementary is located at 6985 142 St, Surrey, BC V3W 5N1. The school shares updates through News & Announcements and a monthly newsletter, and highlights learning connections such as its “Through Human Eyes” project featured on the school website.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 596-1030
Email: georgesvanier@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Shane Reader
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Surrey Schools’ Student Support (Inclusive Education) team works with school teams, parents, and community partners to build supportive, inclusive, and caring learning communities—particularly for students with exceptional learning needs. The district describes providing both direct and indirect supports, professional learning for staff, coordination of specialized supports, and resources to assist with educational planning. Clubs / sports / extra-curricular Georges Vanier students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including some school-based opportunities and some that involve meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools.
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey Schools’ Student Support team emphasizes inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences for all students, with a focus on embracing diversity and supporting caring learning communities. The district highlights collaboration with school teams and families, and prioritizes early and least-intrusive intervention within a systems approach to supporting learners.
Enrollment
Kindergarten registration is done online through Surrey Schools. Families are directed to register at their local catchment school and review the district’s list of required documents and school locator; additional information is available on the district’s School Registration page. For district “Programs of Choice” (including lottery programs), families are instructed to first register at their catchment school and then apply through the online lottery process during the stated application window.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/georgesvanier
Phone: 604 596-1030
Address: 6985 142 St, Surrey, BC V3W 5N1
Georges Vanier Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Georges Vanier Elementary
31.22
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 31 - well below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 29
Numeracy: 33
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
70.43
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.76
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.76
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 32 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 29, numeracy is 33, and overall is 31.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 26 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 33, while literacy is lowest at 29.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 25 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 41 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 31, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 31.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
52.63
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
77.16
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.26
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.03
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 77, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 70.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
70.77
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 14 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
68.87
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 8 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.47
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - below the district public school average of 49, trailing by 2 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 71, Facilities and Personnel is 69, and Learning Resources is 46.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 71, while Learning Resources is lowest at 46.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
58.85
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
81.93
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - in line with the district public school average of 81, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.29
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 82 and Safety is 67.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 82, while Safety is lowest at 67.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
72.34
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 72.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2020/2021.