More About Fairview Catchment Area

Ecole Pauline Haarer

• Principal: Shannon Apland
• Students: 240+
• Grades: K - 7th (French Emersion)
• Address: 400 Campbell St 
  Nanaimo, V9R 3G7
• Phone: 250 754-2722

Ecole Pauline Haarer Elementary School is a fabulous French Emersion school in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. This school offers a vibrant academic life for there students ensuring a bright future as they transition into secondary schools. The School is right downtown near Bowen Park. Let hear a cheer for the Pauline Haarer Dragons!

Ecole Quarterway

• Principal: Michael Lundine
• Students: 410+
• Grades: K - 7th (French Emersion)
• Address: 1632 Bowen Rd 
  Nanaimo, V9S 1G6
• Phone: 250 754-6845

Ecole Quatereway Elementary School is found in central Nanaimo and boasts over 40 staff to educate their students. Another top French Emersion school in Nanaimo, students can begin learning a second language in sixth grade making high school transition easier. If you choose to live in this community, your child will be extremely well supported!

Fairview

• Principle: Colette Young
• Students: 320+
• Grades: Strong Start - 7th
• Address: 205 Howard Ave 
  Nanaimo, V9R 3R3
• Phone: 250 753-3418

Fairview Elementary School is near the Old City Quater in downtown Nanaimo. Nestled in one of the oldest areas of Nanaimo, students benefit from vibrant academic life and a caring staff that help your child get ready for their next steps in life. This School is in a great community for young families looking to buy their first home or families looking to live closer to downtown Nanaimo.

Fairview Elementary

Fairview Elementary school is in downtown Nanaimo in a well-established neighbourhood with home selections that vary from single-family detached homes to apartments. This area has easy access to the downtown core and is very close to the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Nanaimo Ice Centre. Also, right next to Fairview Elementary is Malaspina Preschool in case your little ones aren't ready for kindergarten.

Most homes in this area are built before 2010, though there are newer developments such as Hawthorne Heights. Most homes here are targeted at individuals looking for homes with multiple bedrooms and a garage. The average home in this area costs $430,000 and has an average $2000 sqft of finished living space. This area is fantastic for homebuyers looking for a bargain near the downtown core.

Pauline Haarer Elementary

The community surrounding Ecole Pauline Haarer is one of the oldest and most established neighbourhoods in Nanaimo, B.C. The history and character of this area come from the early days of Nanaimo that started with the mining of Coal. Professionals such as dentist, doctors, lawyers, and notaries have occupied many of the historic homes to operate their businesses and retain the whimsical nature these home exude.

Homes near Pauline Haarer, as mentioned above, are a bit older than other communities found throughout Nanaimo. Due to this, many homes can be purchased at a bargain and is ideal for first-time home buyers and individuals on a tight budget. The average house in this area cost $420,000 to buy and have roughly 1850 sqft of finished living space.

Quarterway Elementary

Quarterway Elementary is the third school in this Nanaimo Ladysmith School District district catchment area. The most northerly of the 3 schools, Quaterway elementary is found in Central Nanaimo along Bown Road and Townsite Road. This location gives the school easy access for parents dropping their children off for school and still needing to commute to either the North or the south of Nanaimo for work.

Homes found around Quarterway Elementary we're primarily built before 2000 and have quite a bit of character. Newer condos, townhomes, and duplexes are common and offer good square footage for prices currently offered. The average Single Family home for sale in this community cost $445,000 and has an average of 2000 sqft.