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

Vancouver, BC

Combined assigned-schools score

7.1/10

Measured against every school in BC — a blend of Lord Nelson Elementary and Templeton Secondary.

The schools

Elementary

Lord Nelson Elementary

Elementary school score
9.2/10
Capacity used
110% (457 (2025/26) / 416 (2024/25))
Met or exceeded
71%
vs. BC schools
Better than 92%

Secondary

Templeton Secondary

Secondary school score
4.0/10
Capacity used
77% (1071 (2025/26) / 1400 (2024/25))
Proficient
67%
vs. BC schools
Better than 41%

Programs

  • Mini-school·Application
  • AP·Open

What it's like day to day

$1.7M detached homes on walkable streets — a mix of families and adults. Walk to shops and schools easily — transit and parks come along for the ride.

Households with kids
31%
Park space
7 m²/resident
Nearest park
418 m
Median property value
$1.7M
Lot value
$471/sqft

Questions people ask

What elementary school serves the Nelson catchment?
Lord Nelson Elementary serves the Nelson catchment.
What secondary school does the Nelson catchment feed?
The Nelson catchment feeds Templeton Secondary.
How good are the schools in Nelson?
Nelson's combined assigned-schools score is 7.1/10, measured against every school in BC — a blend of Lord Nelson Elementary and Templeton Secondary.
How do I check whether a specific address is in the Nelson catchment?
Open Nelson 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.
Open Nelson on the map

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