St Matthew's Elementary

About

St. Matthew’s Elementary is located at 16065 88th Ave, Surrey, BC V4N 1G3. The school describes its mission as helping every student thrive by growing in faith, pursuing academic excellence, and developing thoughtful, compassionate leadership, with high standards for learning and character.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Surrey)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: St. Matthew’s Elementary presents itself as a faith-based (Catholic) school focused on helping students grow in faith, and its admissions priorities reference practicing Catholics active in a parish.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 589-7545

Email: principal@stmatthewselementary.ca

Principal: Michael van der Pauw

Religious Affiliation

St. Matthew’s Elementary presents itself as a faith-based (Catholic) school focused on helping students grow in faith, and its admissions priorities reference practicing Catholics active in a parish.

Programs and Services

Preschool (Pre-Kindergarten) St. Matthew’s offers an SMES Preschool program with resources, staff information, and a newsletter archive. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Athletics (weekly sports newsletters are provided for families) Out-of-school care The school lists Out of School Care hours (7:30am–6:00pm, Monday–Friday).

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes high standards for both learning and character and says it celebrates the unique gifts each child brings. Its mission highlights growth in faith and developing thoughtful, compassionate leaders.

Enrollment

The school reviews applications for registration and re-registration for the following school year and uses a priority order that includes currently enrolled students, siblings, and practicing Catholic families active in a parish. Registration notices are shared via the parish bulletin and school newsletter, and applications can be picked up from the school office.