St. Joan of Arc Elementary/Junior High School
7970 Wentworth Drive SW
In the community
Calgary Neighbourhood Guide · SW Calgary
West Springs Real Estate Guide
The neighbourhood snapshot
QuadrantSW Calgary
Detached price range$750K–$1.3M
Construction era2000s to early 2010s
Buyer profileYoung families, value-conscious upsizers
Walkability & Transit
Walk Score
67
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
38
Some Transit
Bike Score
79
Very 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. 
West Springs is the choice for buyers who want the SW Calgary corridor without the Aspen Woods price floor. The community shares the SW infrastructure (Westside Recreation Centre, 17 Avenue West retail, downtown access via Bow Trail and Sarcee Trail) and the housing stock is mostly 2000s through early 2010s detached.
The community-defining feature is West Springs School. It runs K–6, with West Ridge School next door covering K–9, and the pair drive real demand. Families moving for the school often weight that single factor heavily and treat the rest of the community as a bonus.
Pricing runs materially below Aspen Woods for comparable square footage and bedroom count, typically 15–25% lower. The trade-off is smaller lots and tighter floor plans on the lower end of the range. For upsizers in the $750K–$1.1M range coming out of inner-SW, West Springs is often the right answer.
Schools in and near West Springs
West Springs School runs K–6 and West Ridge School covers K–9, both on Wentworth Avenue. St. Joan of Arc is the Catholic K–9 inside the community, and Calgary French & International School sits a kilometre east. The K–6 and K–9 split catches families off guard, so confirm which building your child would actually attend.
West Springs has 3 schools inside the community boundary, listed first below.
West Ridge School
8903 Wentworth Ave SW
In the community
West Springs School
8999 Wentworth Ave SW
In the community
Calgary French & International School
700 77 Street SW
1 km away
Dr. Roberta Bondar School
1580 Strathcona Dr SW
1.3 km away
John Costello Catholic School
300 Strathcona Drive SW
1.4 km away
Calgary Waldorf School
515 Cougar Ridge Drive SW
2.3 km away
FFCA High School Campus
2116 McKay Road NW
3.1 km away
Westmount Elementary School
728 32 Street NW
4.3 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
Daily lifestyle revolves around the West Springs and Aspen Woods retail corridor on 17 Avenue West, the Westside Recreation Centre (shared with Aspen Woods), and the pathway network connecting to the Bow River escarpment. Commute downtown is approximately 22 minutes off-peak via Bow Trail.
Frequently asked questions
How does West Springs compare to Aspen Woods?
West Springs runs 15–25% cheaper for comparable product. Lots are smaller, the housing stock is slightly older, and the buyer pool skews younger and more family-focused. See the full comparison at /compare/aspen-woods-vs-west-springs.
Is West Springs School really worth a move?
For families with school-age kids it has been a meaningful demand driver since at least 2014. Confirm the designated school for your specific address with the CBE finder before committing. Boundary lines move between years.
What is the appreciation outlook?
West Springs has appreciated steadily through 2020–2026, slightly behind Aspen Woods but ahead of many SW value alternatives. Proximity to the West Springs and West Ridge schools provides resale floor support.
Are there townhouses or condos in West Springs?
Yes. There is a meaningful townhouse component and limited condo product. Townhouses run $500K–$700K typical for family-sized units.
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.
