Dickens catchment — schools, evidence, and what it's like

The schools

What it's like day to day

$1.7M homes near Main Street and Riley Park — a mix of families and adults. Walk to most things, with transit and parks close too.

Households with kids

35%

Park space

2 m²/resident

Nearest park

130 m

Median property value

$1.7M

Lot value

$490/sqft

Questions people ask

What elementary school serves the Dickens catchment?

Charles Dickens Elementary serves the Dickens catchment.

What secondary school does the Dickens catchment feed?

The Dickens catchment feeds Sir Charles Tupper Secondary.

How good are the schools in Dickens?

Dickens's combined assigned-schools score is 7.3/10, measured against every school in BC — a blend of Charles Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary.

How do I check whether a specific address is in the Dickens catchment?

Open Dickens on the map to see the catchment boundary against a specific address. Catchment boundaries shown here are informational — the school district decides actual assignment, so confirm with the official school locator before you commit to an address.

Before you rely on this

• Catchment boundaries shown here are informational. The school district decides actual assignment — confirm with the official school locator before you commit to an address.
• Enrolment, capacity, and academic figures reflect the 2025/26 school year snapshot. Boundaries and figures can change between snapshots.