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Rockridge Secondary School

State school · West Vancouver, Canada
  • Ages 14-18
  • Co-ed
  • From C$ 17,250 pa
  • 850 boys and girls students
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Small by Vancouver state school size, academic, sporty, aspirational and friendly. A school where solid friendships are made, academic and sporting achievements achieved. And a strong parent body on hand to help fill and gaps.

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Overview

Student numbers
850 boys and girls
Curricula
  • Other curriculum
  • International
  • American
Religion
Non-denominational
Fees
C$ 17,250
Ownership
Public (BC Ministry of Education, West Vancouver School District #45

Head of school

Principal

Trevor Kolkea

Since 2022, Trevor Kolkea BA (McMaster University). Stepped into the shoes of the much loved and well respected former principal. Already making waves (in a good way) and whipping the school back into touch following a drop in international student


Entrance

Non-selective - no entrance exams before grade 11. Thereafter students must show they are competent in English for graduation purposes. Those living within catchment will be accepted into the first round of places.


Exit

As with all state schools in Vancouver, the school doesn’t publish formal university acceptance rates, however numerous framed photos proudly showcase students’ achievements. Students also post their acceptances via the school's graduating Instagram


Latest results

School does not publish its AP results.


Teaching & learning

The smallest and youngest of three state secondary schools in West Vancouver, Rockridge School fights hard (and succeeds) to get the attention it justly deserves. With just over 900 students from grade 8 to 12, it’s a buzzing, busy, friendly,

Curricula & qualifications
  • Other curriculum - British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)
  • International - International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)
  • American - Advanced Placement (AP)
  • Other curriculum - British Columbia Curriculum

Learning support & SEN

While SEN support is centralised across all schools in West Vancouver, Rockridge has its own large classroom dedicated to those needing extra help. As an inclusive school, its aim is for all students to graduate, even those not academically minded.


Language support

English language support is on offer however students must be fluent when enrolling into grade 11.


Arts & extracurricular

A grand piano (located in the west wing) sets the stage for music. With numerous bands (some needing auditions, others inclusive) and an amazing array of annual concerts hosted in the players’ hall, there is something for everyone here: line band for


Sport

Sport is taken very seriously - after all the Ravens have a reputation to uphold. With over 18 sports on offer, a rugby pitch, two basketball courts, a baseball triangle and sports gymnasium with a mezzanine weights room, there is certainly plenty on


Ethos & heritage

The school is set in a chalet-style building that was originally built in 1996 as a community hall. On realising there was an urgent need for a school for middle years students, the West Vancouver Council quickly established Rockridge in its place.


Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline

Rockridge is a fun social school. Counsellors are supportive and well-known to students. Parents, many having known each other for years, are very welcoming to newcomers. The majority of students live within a 10-minute drive to the school making


Classroom & community

Parents are described as, ‘passionate, supportive, energetic and driven’. They are a formidable bunch and a close-knit community - many having known each other for years. Known for rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in, supporting the school

School year
September – July, with three terms
School hours
8:45am – 3:05pm
Uniform requirements
No

Money matters

Rockridge is state funded so no fees for Canadian students. International students pay a registration fee and international student tuition fees. Fundraising activities are constant (whether for a rugby tour or for a new outside classroom) so be

Annual fee range
C$ 17,250
Fee information
Application fee: C$ 300
Monthly homestay fee C$ 1,400;
Student activity fee of C$ 75 per year

The last word

Small by Vancouver state school size, academic, sporty, aspirational and friendly. A school where solid friendships are made, academic and sporting achievements achieved. And a strong parent body on hand to help fill and gaps.


Accreditations, inspections & memberships

Accreditations/Inspections
    Authorised by International Baccalaureate Organization (not to be confused as an inspection or accreditation agency)

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Address

5350 Headland Drive
West Vancouver
BC
V7W 3H2
Canada
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School data & information Rockridge Secondary School 5350 Headland Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7W 3H2 , Canada
850 boys and girls Pupil numbers
Our review contains additional results data reported to us by Rockridge Secondary School and is updated annually. See the review

Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

SEN conditons supported

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