Brantford East

A Boundary Review has been completed to address school capacity pressures as a result of population growth in the Brantford East area.

The schools involved in the review included: Woodman-Cainsville Public School, Echo Place School, Major Ballachey Public School, King George School, Central Public School and Branlyn Community School.

A Boundary Review Special Ad Hoc Committee lead the process, which included multiple meetings and various opportunities for public input. You can find documents and meeting information here.

Their boundary change recommendations were approved by the Board of Trustees on February 27, 2023.
 

Boundary changes

As of September 2023, Woodman-Cainsville School students in Grades K-8 residing east of Garden Ave (including both sides of the street) and north of the train tracks, as well as north of Henry Street will be redirected to Branlyn Community School. This impacts approximately 175 students.

As of September 2023, Central Public School students in Grades K-8 residing south of Marlborough Street and east of Clarence Street will be redirected to Major Ballachey Public School. This impacts approximately 40 students. 

As of September 2023, Major Ballachey Public School students in Grades K-8 residing north of Colborne and east of Rawdon Street will be redirected to King George Public School. This impacts approximately 62 students. 

This is a total of approximately 277 students moving from Woodman-Cainsville School, Central Public School, and Major Ballachey Public School. 
 

Any 2022-23 Grade 6 and 7 students  impacted by the boundary changes have the option to remain at their current school.

This map shows the new boundaries for these schools.

If you have any questions about these changes and their impacts, please contact your school.