Nelson Mandela High School
45 saddletowne circle ne · Calgary · T3J4W3 · The Calgary School Division
Of the 3 secondary schools in or near Martindale (within 3 km), this is Nelson Mandela High School. Every school in and around Martindale →
What stands out about Nelson Mandela High School
- 1,988 students, well above the 371 of a typical secondary school in Alberta.
- An English public school, run by The Calgary School Division.
Why Nelson Mandela High School has no band
Nelson Mandela High School isn’t in Alberta’s published results, and a standing here rests on those alone.
For a letter, see Martindale’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Nelson Mandela High School and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Nelson Mandela High School
Each school serves a defined area. A place elsewhere is possible when that school has room.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest secondary schools
The closest schools of its level, by straight-line distance.
None of the 6 secondary schools nearest Nelson Mandela High School has more students.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela High School | English public | English | 1,988 | – | |
| Terry Fox School | English public | English | 622 | Bottom fifth | 2.1 km |
| Bishop McNally High School | English Catholic | English | 1,631 | – | 2.3 km |
| Lester B. Pearson High School | English public | English | 1,616 | – | 5.3 km |
| Clarence Sansom School | English public | English | 780 | Bottom fifth | 5.5 km |
| Dr. Gordon Higgins School | English public | English | 697 | Bottom fifth | 5.6 km |
| Dr. Gladys McKelvie Egbert School | English public | English | 369 | Bottom fifth | 7.2 km |
Secondary schools near Nelson Mandela High School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Nelson Mandela High School
Who runs Nelson Mandela High School?
Nelson Mandela High School belongs to The Calgary School Division (English public).
What language does Nelson Mandela High School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Nelson Mandela High School?
Choose a system, then register with its board; the address decides the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near Nelson Mandela High School?
The closest schools are Terry Fox School (2.1 km), Bishop McNally High School (2.3 km) and Lester B. Pearson High School (5.3 km).
Sources: Alberta Education and Childcare, school enrolment 2025/26 (Open Government Licence – Alberta) · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).