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St. Andrew's School (a.k.a. S.A.S.) is an Independent Catholic School of the Vancouver Archdiocese. St. Andrew's Catholic Elementary School is a single stream school, with one class of each grade from Kindergarten to Grade 7. This school was established in September 1946 by four Sisters of St. Joseph, and it follows the policies and procedures recommended by the CISVA (Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese). The school enrollment consists of 210 students with a class size of approximately 25 students. The school is closely aligned with St. Andrew's Parish, which is right next door. The current principal is Marian Mc Dermott.

Independent school status
St. Andrew's School is classified as a Group 1 school under British Columbia's Independent School Act. Schools in this category receive partial funding from the Ministry of Education. As of 2006 that consists of 50% of their local school districts per student operating grant based on full-time equivalent (FTE) student basis. Under the Act, the school has the "freedom to approach the curriculum from their own perspectives." However, Group 1 schools must:"'...employ BC certified teachers, have educational programs consistent with ministerial orders, provide a program that meets the learning outcomes of the British Columbia curriculum, meet various administrative requirements, maintain adequate educational facilities, and comply with municipal and regional district codes.'"

The school receives no funding for capital costs.