Lottery

Lottery Overflow Schools

Overflow Schools

When a regular program school reaches its capacity, all new registrations are capped, and an overflow school is established.

 An overflow helps to alleviate overcrowding in schools and does not affect current students. New students may need to go to a different location until a spot becomes available at their designated regular program school.

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The overflow schools list is continually updated if a school reaches or reduces its enrolment capacity. To view school profile notices, select a school below. Then, scroll down in the pop-up window that appears.

Regular Program School
Overflow School
Cambrian Heights School Livingston Community Only
North Haven School
Connaught School

Ramsay School

Secondary Overflow
Earl Grey School

Third Overflow
Wildwood School

Cranston School McKenzie Lake School

Secondary Overflow - Seton Community Only
McKenzie Towne School​
Crossing Park School Clarence Sansom School | Grade 7 - 9
Dr. George Stanley School​

Seton Community Only
​McKenzie Highlands School ​
Dr. Gordon Higgins School Redstone Community Only
Bob Edwards School
Grant MacEwan School

Cornerstone Community Only
O.S. Geiger School

Secondary Overflow | Cornerstone Community Only
Catherine Nichols Gunn School

Third and Fourth Overflows | Cornerstone Community Only
James Short Memorial School | K-Grade 3
G.W. Skene School | Grade 4-6

Griffith Woods School Battalion Park School | Kindergarten - Grade 6
Bishop Pinkham School | Grades 7 - 9
Hugh A. Bennett School Pineridge School
Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School

Centennial High School

Keeler School Redstone Community Only
West Dover School
Kenneth D. Taylor School Cambrian Heights School | Kindergarten - Grade 4
Lakeshore School Nickle School
Mahogany School Bayside School
Mount Royal School

Based on Student's Home Address
Vincent Massey School or A.E. Cross School
Secondary Overflow Based on Student's Home Address
Queen Elizabeth High School

Nelson Mandela High School James Fowler High School
Northern Lights School Carrington Community only
North Haven School
North Trail High School Crescent Heights High School

Nose Creek School

Carrington Community only
North Haven School | Grade 6
Sir John A. MacDonald | Grade 7 - 9

Peter Lougheed School Pineridge School | Grade 5 - 6
Clarence Sansom School | Grade 7 - 9
Prairie Sky School Annie Foote School | Kindergarten - Grade 6
Ernest Morrow School | Grades 7-9​

Secondary Overflow
Monterey Park School
Richmond School Glendale School, effective until 2026-2027 school year. 
Rideau Park School Chinook Park School | Kindergarten - Grade 6
Elboya | Grade 7 - 9
Saddle Ridge School Hugh A. Bennett School

Secondary Overflow
Pineridge School
Simon Fraser School Evanston Community Only
William D. Pratt School
Taradale School Guy Weadick School
Ted Harrison School Sherwood School
Terry Fox School

Cornerstone community only
Ian Bazalgette School

Tom Baines School Arbour Lake School
West Springs School Olympic Heights School
Western Canada High School Regular Program Only
Queen Elizabeth High School






Frequently Asked Questions
About Overflows

How do I register for a regular program school with an overflow?

New students must register for their designated regular program school, even if it is in overflow. Once the registration has been received, the school will determine if space is available. If the student cannot be accommodated at their designated school, their information is transferred to the overflow school, and the student will be contacted by their new school. The student will be added to the call-back list based on priority.


If space becomes available during the school year, that space will be offered to students on the call-back list currently attending the designated overflow school. Students will be removed from the call-back list if they move out of the school boundary or transfer from their school.

Registration


Will I be included in the next school lottery if I am overflowed?

Lotteries are held mid-February each year. Regular program schools will use their callback list, which is prioritized based on the draw order established through the lottery process. Students who registered mid-year before a lottery was held will be included in the lottery if they remain at their overflow school and stay in the community.​ Students who register after the lottery are added to the bottom of the callback list in the appropriate priority level.

 

Alternative program schools are not overflowed​


Lottery Process


Is transportation provided to overflow schools?

Transportation services have a set fee for the school year. Students are eligible for transportation to their designated school or overflow school if they live beyond the walk zone. Overflowed students will receive transportation to and from their overflow school but must be registered for transportation through MyCBE.

Transportation & Busing

 
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