Families move to East Hill for many reasons, and schools are near the top of the list. The neighbourhood is served by School District No. 22 (Vernon), with elementary schools and Vernon Secondary School all within a short walk or drive.
Important: catchment boundaries change. Always confirm which school a specific address feeds into with SD22’s school locator before you buy. I’m happy to check it for any home you’re considering.
Elementary schools serving East Hill
Hillview Elementary
Hillview’s catchment covers much of the East Hill street grid. It’s a neighbourhood school that many East Hill kids walk to.
Silver Star Elementary
Silver Star Elementary borders the Hillview catchment and serves some addresses on the north side of the area, toward the BX.
École Beairsto Elementary
Beairsto offers French Immersion, which draws families from across Vernon, and it’s close to East Hill.
Secondary school
Vernon Secondary School (VSS)
VSS sits right in East Hill and has served Vernon families for generations. Living in East Hill means many teens can walk to class.
Other options nearby
- Independent and faith-based schools: several are a short drive away in Vernon and Coldstream.
- Okanagan College (Vernon campus) and UBC Okanagan in Kelowna are within commuting distance for post-secondary.
Buying near a school: tips
- Homes a few blocks from a school often sell faster. Walkability to school is a real selling point.
- Visit at 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to see traffic and parking before you commit.
- Confirm the catchment for the exact address, not just the neighbourhood.
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