This guide explains how to find school districts across British Columbia, including where to access official district websites, school locators, and catchment maps.
Types of School Locators
Type | Description | Notes |
My Baragar | Common locator used by many districts | ✅ Most accurate (recommended) |
Interactive Map | Map-based tool showing catchment boundaries | More user friendly |
PDF Maps | Static catchment maps | Good backup option |
School Directory | List of schools | May not show boundaries |
If one locator doesn’t work, check the Notes/Alternative options provided below.
How to Find a School Catchment
Identify the School District for your property.
Visit the district’s website for more information.
Use the School Locator tool.
If unavailable, check:
PDF maps
School directory
Alternative links (listed below)
Key School Districts
Metro Vancouver Area
Metro Vancouver Area
039 – Vancouver School Board
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: PDF map available via district site
036 – Surrey School District
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive boundary map available
038 – Richmond School District
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: PDF catchment map available
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive district map
041 – Burnaby School District
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: PDF district map
045 – West Vancouver Schools
Locator: My Baragar
037 – Delta School District
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: PDF catchment maps
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: Other
Fraser Valley
Fraser Valley
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive boundary map
035 – Langley School District
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive boundary map
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive boundary map
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: PDF maps
075 – Mission School District
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive Map
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive catchment maps
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive boundary map
069 – Qualicum School District
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: PDF maps
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: Interactive Map
062 – Sooke School District
Locator: My Baragar
063 – Saanich School District
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive Map
070 – Alberni School District
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: My Baragar
Sunshine Coast & Other Islands
Sunshine Coast & Other Islands
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: PDF Map
Interior & Northern BC
Interior & Northern BC
Locator: ArcGIS interactive map
Locator: Interactive map
Locator: Interactive map
Locator: Interactive map
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: My Baragar
Locator: Interactive Map
Locator: PDF Map
022 - Vernon School District
Locator: PDF Map
Locator: Interactive Map
028 - Quesnel School District
Locator: Directory
Locator: PDF Map
Locator: Directory
Locator: Directory
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive Map
Locator: My Baragar
Alternative: Interactive Map
Locator: Other
Locator: Other
Locator: My Baragar
087 - Stikine School District
Locator: Directory
Locator: Directory
Additional Districts
Additional Districts
Some districts may not provide dedicated locator tools. In these cases, use:
School directories
Registration pages
Direct contact with the district
Examples include:
If the Locator Isn’t Working
Issue | What to Do |
Error | Check district site for “School Boundaries” or “Catchment Areas” |
No locator available | Look for PDF maps or directories |
Still unclear | Contact the district directly |
Using Map Layers
Open your Layers menu
Click School Catchment
Toggle on any applicable options and view results on the map (colored pins)
Viewing Schools in Property Report
Select property of choice on map (right click), and then select Property Report
Click Adjust Report Contents
Select Nearest Schools, and then select 'Update'
Navigate to Nearest Schools page in the Property Report.
