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Hollyburn Elementary
About
Hollyburn Elementary is located at 1329 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1H5. Situated in the seaside community of Ambleside, the school combines the charm of its original 1913 heritage structure with the functions of a modern facility. The school says it has a long tradition of academic, athletic, and artistic excellence, and that staff are committed to meeting students’ social and emotional needs. Its mission is to empower students to become innovative, resilient contributors by celebrating intellectual curiosity, supporting active citizenship, and developing ethical leadership.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (West Vancouver)
Education language: Hollyburn Elementary supports English Language Learners (ELL) through small-group instruction and a “push-in” model within the classroom. ELL support focuses on vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure, English grammar, and Canadian customs, with support tailored to a student’s individual level.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 981-1220
Email: hollyburn@wvschools.ca
Principal: Hollyburn Elementary
Education Languages
Hollyburn Elementary supports English Language Learners (ELL) through small-group instruction and a “push-in” model within the classroom. ELL support focuses on vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure, English grammar, and Canadian customs, with support tailored to a student’s individual level.
Programs and Services
Seamless Day The Seamless Day program provides continuous care and support from early morning through the school day and into the early evening. The school emphasizes that an in-school setting with familiar educators supports smoother transitions and predictable routines. Band & Music Hollyburn offers a Band and Choir program, including Beginning Band (geared to Grade 6–7 students with no band experience) and Intermediate Band (for students with at least one year of experience). English Language Learners (ELL) ELL students are supported through small-group instruction and in-class (“push-in”) support from an ELL teacher. Support includes vocabulary development, writing structure, grammar, and learning Canadian customs. Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Cross Country (Grades 3–7)
- Basketball (Grades 4–7)
- Volleyball
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Track & Field
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s mission emphasizes intellectual curiosity, active citizenship, and ethical leadership, with a goal of developing innovative, resilient contributors. The school also notes a commitment to meeting students’ social and emotional needs within the broader learning community. It states that clear policies and procedures have been established and are consistently reinforced.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district asks families to submit an online request form each year if they are requesting transportation services for an eligible student. Transportation eligibility is based on living beyond walk limits (Kindergarten–Grade 3: 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: 4.8 km) from the catchment school, and busing is intended to ensure safe transportation when students cannot safely walk. Visitor parking is available at all West Vancouver schools, and parking is available to the public in school parking lots after school hours (unless otherwise marked).
Enrollment
West Vancouver Schools accepts applications from families living within and outside the district, using an online admissions application process. Families are instructed to gather required documentation, complete the correct online application form for the intended school year, attach required documents, and submit; only complete applications are considered for placement or waitlists, and incomplete applications may be removed after two weeks. The school’s admissions page directs families to district admissions procedures and documentation requirements.
Location
Site: westvancouverschools.ca/hollyburn-elementary/
Phone: 604 981-1220
Address: 1329 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1H5
Hollyburn Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Hollyburn Elementary
49.75
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 47
Numeracy: 53
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
67.70
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.88
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.29
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 17 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 47, numeracy is 53, and overall is 50.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 53, while literacy is lowest at 47.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 12 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 50, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 50.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 55, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
75.05
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
72.15
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - in line with the district public school average of 71, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
79.41
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 75, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 72.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
84.21
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 37 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.18
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 39 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
54.63
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 20 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
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 84, Facilities and Personnel is 86, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 86, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
57.51
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
83.73
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - in line with the district public school average of 84, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.74
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 70, 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 84 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.60
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 0 points.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.