St Patrick's Elementary

About

St. Patrick's Elementary School is located at 2850 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3A9. The school describes itself as “a faith community committed to excellence,” focused on developing the whole child and forming Christian leaders, responsible citizens, and life-long learners.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: St. Patrick’s Elementary School is a Catholic faith-based school that shares in the mission of the Church and is part of the Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA). The school emphasizes Gospel values, with Christ as the foundation of its educational approach, and is connected to St. Patrick’s Parish.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 879-4411

Email: dianesorochuk@spev.ca

Principal: Diane Sorochuk

Religious Affiliation

St. Patrick’s Elementary School is a Catholic faith-based school that shares in the mission of the Church and is part of the Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA). The school emphasizes Gospel values, with Christ as the foundation of its educational approach, and is connected to St. Patrick’s Parish.

Programs and Services

Preschool (ages 3–5) St. Patrick’s offers a licensed, play-based preschool program for children aged 3–5 in the Mount Pleasant area. After-school care The school offers an after-school care program with set monthly fees and operating hours during the school week. Student support / learning assistance The school lists Learning Assistance staff as part of its specialist supports.

School Culture and Expectations

The school frames its culture around Catholic identity, aiming to integrate faith and learning and to support students’ growth into caring Christians and citizens. It emphasizes parent-school-parish partnership, and states that the philosophy and practice of the Roman Catholic Church must be supported by all members of the community.

Enrollment

The school states it is still accepting applications for 2025–2026 and asks families to contact the school office. Applications require a completed package with photocopies of required documents and a non-refundable registration fee, and families may drop off materials at the school office or mail them to the school address. The school also outlines admissions priorities (including current students, siblings, and Catholic parish participation) and notes that families will be contacted for an interview after the application is received and reviewed.