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Vancouver Technical Secondary

2600 Broadway E, Vancouver

Above average

Vancouver Technical Secondary is above the BC average overall: above it on 3, around it on 1 of 4 measures.

The numbers

  • Grade 10 mathAbove BC average3-year average score 15% above the BC average; in 2024/2025, 66% were proficient or better (BC: 50%)
  • Grade 10 reading and writingAround BC average3-year average score 4% above the BC average; in 2024/2025, 76% were proficient or better (BC: 72%)
  • Grade 12 reading and writingAbove BC average3-year average score 8% above the BC average; in 2024/2025, at least 64% were proficient or better (BC: 77%)
  • Graduation rateAbove BC average92% of first-time Grade 12 students graduated in 2024/2025 (BC: 84%)

Provincial graduation assessments and first-time graduation rate, compared with the BC average over three years. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches.

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Application, usually with an interview. About 1,400 students apply for about 500 Grade 8 places.

District choice programs: getting in means attending that school. Vancouver residents only.

Starts
Grade 8
Apply
In Grade 7: District Registry Nov 16–Dec 17, 2026; offers end of February
Cost
Small program fees (for example $340 a year at Tupper, with subsidies)
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Common questions

Is Vancouver Technical Secondary a good school?

Vancouver Technical Secondary is above the BC average overall: above it on 3, around it on 1 of 4 measures. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches, so visit and talk to families too.

Does Vancouver Technical Secondary offer French Immersion?

Yes: Early French Immersion, according to the Province's school list. Places are usually by application or lottery.

Data: Province of BC school list, Foundation Skills Assessment and graduation results (Open Government Licence – BC); catchments from district and city maps. Living in a catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed place. Always confirm with the Vancouver school district.