George P. Nicholson School
1120 113 street · Edmonton · T6J7J4 · The Edmonton School Division
Twin Brooks and its 3 km edge have 13 elementary schools; George P. Nicholson School is one. Every school in and around Twin Brooks →
What stands out about George P. Nicholson School
- 414 students, well above the 267 of a typical elementary school in Alberta.
- Across its measures, its results average to the top fifth in Alberta.
- On the standard of excellence it reaches 34%, above the 13% in Alberta.
- An English public school, run by The Edmonton School Division.
How George P. Nicholson School does on Alberta’s tests
The Provincial Achievement Tests in Grades 6 and 9: each school against every school in Alberta.
With 2 of 2 measures reported, George P. Nicholson School averages the top fifth in Alberta.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Alberta | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT: acceptable standard | 83% | 67% | Top fifth |
| PAT: standard of excellence | 34% | 13% | Top fifth |
Suppressed: Alberta hides results for small groups. Shares are of enrolled students in the core courses, Grades 6 and 9 pooled.
How George P. Nicholson School is placed without a letter
Its standing, the top fifth in Alberta, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; George P. Nicholson School itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
The letter belongs to Twin Brooks: its School Grade weighs George P. Nicholson School with every other school around it.
Getting a place at George P. Nicholson School
Registration happens with the board, not the school; the board names the school for the address.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
The schools of its level closest to it, straight-line distance.
Of the 6 elementary schools nearest George P. Nicholson School, 2 are larger.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George P. Nicholson School | English public | English | 414 | Top fifth | |
| St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School | English Catholic | English | 377 | Second fifth | 1.7 km |
| Keheewin School | English public | English | 295 | Top fifth | 1.7 km |
| Sweet Grass School | English public | English | 346 | Second fifth | 2.3 km |
| Roberta MacAdams School | English public | English | 622 | Second fifth | 2.6 km |
| Steinhauer School | English public | English | 403 | Second fifth | 2.7 km |
| Monsignor Fee Otterson Catholic Elementary/Junior High School | English Catholic | English | 762 | Second fifth | 2.8 km |
Elementary schools near George P. Nicholson School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about George P. Nicholson School
Who runs George P. Nicholson School?
It is The Edmonton School Division that runs George P. Nicholson School, in the English public system.
What language does George P. Nicholson School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at George P. Nicholson School?
Ask the board which school serves your street, then register through it.
Which schools of the same kind are near George P. Nicholson School?
Nearest of all: St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School (1.7 km), Keheewin School (1.7 km) and Sweet Grass School (2.3 km).
Sources: Alberta Education and Childcare, school enrolment 2025/26 (Open Government Licence – Alberta) · Alberta Education and Childcare, PAT multiyear school results (core courses pooled). Alberta’s own notes: breaches in 2021–22, wildfires in 2022–24, the January 2026 sitting cancelled, pilot-curriculum students excused. 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).