Griffith Woods School
7652 26 Ave SW
In the community
Calgary Neighbourhood Guide · SW Calgary
Springbank Hill Real Estate Guide
The neighbourhood snapshot
QuadrantSW Calgary
Detached price range$950K–$2M+
Construction era2000s–2010s
Buyer profileEstablished families, lot-size priority
Walkability & Transit
Walk Score
18
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
43
Some Transit
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score® by Redfin, retrieved 2026-10-11. Measured at the middle of the community's street addresses. A home closer to the edge can score higher or lower. 
Springbank Hill borders Aspen Woods on the west and shares much of its infrastructure, school proximity, and demographic profile. The differences are real but subtle.
Lot sizes are larger on average than Aspen Woods. The housing mix is almost entirely detached, with limited townhouse or semi-detached product. The community feel is more residential and less retail-anchored than Aspen Woods.
The defining lifestyle feature is Griffith Woods Park along the western edge. Residents who run, walk, or cycle daily get a Calgary park experience that few other SW communities can match.
For buyers with $950K+ budgets prioritizing lot size and parkland access, Springbank Hill is often the right call over Aspen Woods despite the close-by alternative.
Schools in and near Springbank Hill
Springbank Hill holds more schools than any other community in this set. Griffith Woods School runs K–9, Ernest Manning High School covers 10–12, and Rundle College operates three campuses inside the boundary alongside Menno Simons Christian School. Guardian Angel, 1.2km north in Aspen Woods, is the closest Catholic elementary.
Springbank Hill has 6 schools inside the community boundary, listed first below.
Rundle College Elementary School
7615 17 Ave SW
In the community
Rundle College Junior Senior High
7375 17 Avenue SW
In the community
Rundle Studio
7379 17 Avenue SW
In the community
Ernest Manning High School
20 Springborough Blvd SW
In the community
Menno Simons Christian School
7000 Elkton Drive SW
In the community
Guardian Angel School
20 Aspen Hills Dr. SW
1.2 km away
Calgary Academy
1677 93rd Street SW
1.2 km away
Dr. Roberta Bondar School
1580 Strathcona Dr SW
2.3 km away
St. Joan of Arc Elementary/Junior High School
7970 Wentworth Drive SW
3.1 km away
School names, addresses and grade ranges come from the City of Calgary open data catalogue, retrieved 2026-09-14. This is where the schools are, not which one a given address is zoned for. Attendance areas are set by address and get redrawn between years, so confirm yours with the CBE school finder or the Calgary Catholic school finder before you write an offer.
Lifestyle and amenities
Griffith Woods Park is the daily lifestyle anchor. 17 Avenue West retail is a 5–7 minute drive. Commute downtown is comparable to Aspen Woods at approximately 22 minutes off-peak.
Frequently asked questions
How is Springbank Hill different from Aspen Woods?
Larger lots, more residential, less walkable to retail, direct Griffith Woods Park access. See /compare/aspen-woods-vs-springbank-hill for the full comparison.
Is Griffith Woods Park really worth a premium?
For buyers who use the park daily, yes. Streets backing directly onto trail access command consistent premiums.
Educational. Specific street, school area, and price outcomes depend on the property and current Calgary market segment. Always verify school areas with the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District for your exact address.
