Which school do I attend?

Your home address determines school attendance. Each school has a boundary associated with it (also known as a zone, catchment area or attendance area). Occasionally, school boundaries change through a process called a boundary review or an accommodation review (school closure review).

WRDSB School Boundaries

To open the 2026/2027 map for next school year in a new full-screen window, click here.

To open the current 2025/2026 map in a new full-screen window, click here.

Transportation (Bussing)

You can enter your home address into the School Eligibility application to determine which school boundary you live in. This tool also provides transportation eligibility, e.g., whether your home is within the walking or bus zone, in accordance with Student Transportation Policies and Procedures. Please verify the school year to determine eligibility as boundaries may change from year to year.

How do I register?

New students: If your child is new to the WRDSB, please visit our registration page to learn how to register for our schools and programs.

Existing (or previous) students of the WRDSB: If your child is, or was, a student at the WRDSB, please do not complete online registration. Contact the school you would like to register with for further instructions on re-registering with us.

Requesting Out-of-Boundary Attendance

Families who wish to have their child attend a WRDSB school outside their designated boundary must complete an Out-of-Boundary Request. Approval is based on space availability and specific criteria outlined in Administrative Procedure 1040 – Out-of-Boundary Requests Elementary.

How to apply:

  1. Review the Guidelines: Read the Out-of-Boundary Request Procedure to understand eligibility and conditions.
  2. Complete the Request Form: Download and fill out the Out-of-Boundary Request Form.
  3. Submit Your Request: Send the completed form to your child’s current school. The school will forward it for review and approval.

Important Notes:

  • Requests are considered based on available space at the requested school.
  • Transportation is not provided for out-of-boundary students.
  • Families will be notified once a decision is made.

For full details, please refer to Administrative Procedure 1040 – Out-of-Boundary Requests Elementary.

Development Areas

If you are planning on purchasing a new home or condo within Waterloo Region and want to learn more about what it means to be within a Development Area, please contact Planning.

For more information, please review our Development Areas FAQ page.

Background Information/Important References

  • Board Policies:
    • Board Policy 4012 – School Attendance Areas
    • Board Policy 4022 – School Size and Configuration
  • Administrative Procedures:
    • Administrative Procedure 4991 – Boundary Reviews
    • Administrative Procedure 4260 – Student Transportation
    • Administrative Procedure 4992 – Temporary Accommodation for Development Areas

For further information, please contact the WRDSB Planning Department 519-570-0003 ext. 4419 or email