The Kamloops and area district (SD&73) covers more than 27,000 kilometres and busses about 4,000 students more than 9,000 kilometres every day. There are 32 elementary schools, one middle school, 10 secondary schools, one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school, two alternate education programs, and one distance education school.
The school board serves the city of Kamloops and the communities of Chase, Barriere, Clearwater, Logan Lake, Blue River, Brennan Creek, Heffley Creek, Pinantan Lake, Savona, Vavenby, and Westwold.
We have provided information for elementary schools and the homes for sale in those catchments areas. Catchment areas and boundaries are subject to change so it is important to confirm you have the correct catchment area with School District #73.
RegistrationInformation
Registration for Schools of Choice
January 22 - 26, 2024
Registration process:
- Pick up registration package from School of Choice. Return completed forms to school by 12 PM on January 26, 2024.
- Parents will be required to provide child's care card, proof of address, child's birth certificate, and custody agreement if applicable
- Registration packages for students with an older sibling will be sent home with that sibling. Return completed forms to school with sibling.
- If you have questions, please contact the school directly to book an appointment.
- Registration is NOT first come, first served. If there are more children registered than there are seats at the School of Choice, a random draw will be held.
- For more details on Schools of Choice, read more here. Please register anytime during this period.
Schools of Choice Evening Slideshow
- January 10, 2024.
- Please click here in order to view the slideshow.
Registration for Neighborhood Schools
February 5 - 9, 2024
Registration process:
- Pick up registration package from neighbourhood school. Return completed forms to school by 3 PM on February 9, 2024.
- Parents will be required to provide child's care card, proof of address, child's birth certificate, and custody agreement if applicable
- Registration packages for students with an older sibling will be sent home with that sibling. Return completed forms to school with sibling.
- If you have questions, please contact the school directly to book an appointment.
- Parents are strongly encouraged to register children for Kindergarten on these dates
- Registration for your neighbourhood school is based on catchment boundaries.
- If you are unsure where to register, contact the School Board Office at 250-374-0679.
- School Catchment Boundaries:
- City of Kamloops Property Information Search (with school catchment information based on property address)
Directory forElementary Schools
Raft River Elementary
801 Clearwater Village Rd.
Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1
Principal: Carmella Mathieu
Trustee: Shelley Sim
Students: 250
At Raft River Elementary, the goal is to inspire curiosity and compassion, build confidence and competence.
Vavenby Elementary
3157 Galiano Rd.
Vavenby, BC V0E 3A0
Principal: Carmella Mathieu
Trustee: Shelley Sim
Students: 20
Westwold
5408 Hwy 97C
Westwold, BC V0E 3B0
Principal: Blake Buemann
Trustee: Meghan Wade
Directory forSecondary Schools
Barriere Secondary
4811 Barriere Town Rd.
Barriere, AB V0E 1E0
Principal: Angela Stott
Trustee: Rhonda Kershaw
Brocklehurst Middle School
985 Windbreak St.
Kamloops, BC V2B 5P5
Principal: Tonya Perry
Trustee: Kathleen Karpuk
Students: 700
Chase Secondary
420 Cottonwood St.
Chase, BC V0E 1M0
Principal: Greg Gartrell
Trustee: Diane Jules
Students: 200
Clearwater Secondary
440 Murtle Cres.
Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1
Principal: Darren Coates
Trustee: Shelley Sim
Students: 200
Logan Lake Secondary
50 Ponderosa Ave.
Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0
Principal: Ron Collins
Trustee: Cara McKelvey
Students: 100
Norkam Senior Secondary
730 12th Street
Kamloops, BC V2B 3C1
Principal: Rachael Sdoutz
Trustee: Kathleen Karpuk
Students: 700
Sahali Secondary
255 Arrowstone Dr.
Kamloops, BC V2C 1P8
Principal: Rachael Sdoutz
Trustee: Joe Small
South Kamloops Secondary
821 Munro St.
Kamloops, BC V2C 3E9
Principal: Walt Kirschner
Trustee: John O’Fee
Students: 900
Valleyview Secondary
1950 Valleyview Dr.
Kamloops, BC V2C 4C2
Principal: Cory Carmichael
Trustee: Cole Hickson
Students: 900
Westsyde Secondary
855 Bebek Rd.
Kamloops, BC V2B 6P2
Principal: Chris Preymak
Trustee: Heather Grieve
Students: 700
Directory forSchools of Choice
Bert Edwards Science & Technology School
711 Windsor Avenue
Kamloops, BC V2B 2B7
Principal: Kim Edstrom
Trustee: Kathleen Karpuk
Students: 250
Here at Bert Edwards Science & Technology School (BEST) we strive to improve the educational experience for our students by emphasizing the inquiry method of teaching and learning across all curriculum content areas. Students are typically immersed in meaningful, broad based learning questions-or “inquiries”-which stimulate curiosity and foster independence.
Kamloops School of the Arts
1390 9th Avenue
Kamloops, BC V2C 3X5
Principal: Blair Lloyd
Trustee: Cara McKelvey
KSA is committed to increasing students’ success through research-based, arts driven education. At KSA our goals reflect a pursuit of excellence within a unique and welcoming educational environment. We believe that it is paramount to connect students to their interests and their passions while they grow and learn at our school.
Lloyd George Elementary
830 Pine Street
Kamloops, BC V2C 3A1
Principal: Melanie Dumas
Trustee: John O’Fee
Students: 450
A caring community working together to SOAR toward our future.Where our students SOAR S – Safe (prudent) O – Open-Minded (ouvert-d’esprit). A – Accountable (responsable) R – Respectful (respectueux)
Montessori at Aberdeen Elementary
2191 Van Horne Drive
Kamloops, BC
Principal: Tanya Rogers
Trustee: John O’Fee
South Sahali Elementary
1585 Summit Dr.
Kamloops, BC V2E 1E9
Principal: Susie Mabee
Trustee: John O'Fee
Students: 400
We envision an inclusive French Immersion school community where personal excellence is inspired through learning opportunities that encourage inquiry, creativity, and global and cultural awareness.
Directory forPrivate Schools
Kamloops Christian School
750 Cottonwood Ave
Kamloops, BC V2B 3X2
Principal: Sandro Cuzzetto
KCS is an independent school with Group 1 funding status; KCS receives the highest level of BC Ministry of Education public funding provided to independent schools implements BC curriculum and follows BC Ministry of Education requirements for independent schools. eEmploys BC certified teachers and certified Educational Assistants.Is a non-denominational K-12 Christian school with open enrollment. Integrates “Teaching for Transformation” faith-based principles throughout all curriculum....
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
235 Poplar St,
Kamloops, AB BC V2B 4B9
Principal: Christopher Yuen
OLPH is a Catholic Independent School in the Kamloops Diocese, situated on the North Shore of Kamloops and offers a Kindergarten to Grade 7 education built on the foundation of our faith. For over 50 years, OLPH has built a solid foundation of high academic standards, superior athletics, comprehensive music programming and a tailored and personal learning assistance department. Like all Catholic Schools O.L.P.H. shares in the mission of the Church to proclaim the GOOD NEWS and foster Catholic Education....
St. Ann’s Academy
205 Columbia St
Kamloops, BC V2C 2S7
Principal: Mr. Patrick Niwa
St. Ann’s Academy in Kamloops was established in 1880 to provide a Christian environment in an ever changing society, by living the gospel of Christ. St. Ann’s Academy is now part of the Catholic Independent Schools of Kamloops Diocese (CISKD), Mrs. Kelly Tries, Superintendent. The school is co-educational, offering academic, fine arts, and business programs, as well as athletic, performing arts, and other extracurricular programs, for students from grades K to 12. St. Ann’s Academy...