Winnipeg has six main public school divisions, Winnipeg, Louis Riel, Pembina Trails, Seven Oaks, River East Transcona & St James-Assiniboia, plus the province-wide Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine. They manage local schools, specialized programming, and catchments based on residence, with the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) being the oldest and largest.
Key Winnipeg School Divisions
Winnipeg School Division (WSD): The largest and oldest (est. 1871), serving central Winnipeg with 78 schools.
Louis Riel School Division (LRSD): Serves the southeastern part of the city.
Pembina Trails School Division (PTSD): Covers the southwestern area.
River East Transcona School Division (RETSD): Serves the northeast.
Seven Oaks School Division (SOSD): Covers the northwest.
St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD): Serves the western part of the city.
Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM): A province-wide, French-language division.
Additional Information
Catchment Areas: Your residential address determines your "home school".
School of Choice: You can apply to schools outside your catchment if space allows.
Programs: Offerings vary by division, including French immersion, vocational, and specialized, such as the Aboriginal programming in WSD.
Governance: Each division has its own elected board of trustees, but they are not the same as city wards.
Relocation Info
Below are links to important information that every homebuyer will find useful when relocating to Winnipeg.