Public secondary · Grade 9–12 · SD43 · Verified boundary · Live MLS® · Buyer-side read
The Heritage Woods Secondary catchment is one of the most-searched school boundaries in Port Moody. This page covers what homes actually look like inside the boundary, the current price band and time-on-market, how the boundaries work, and what to verify before you write an offer.
Quick answers
What homes are in the Heritage Woods catchment?
Almost entirely detached single-family — mountain-side builds from the early 1990s to mid-2000s, with rebuilds and refreshes on the upper streets. Lot sizes are the largest in Port Moody. Townhomes and condos are rare inside the strict boundary.
How much do Heritage Woods catchment homes cost in 2026?
Detached homes in the catchment typically trade $1.65M–$2.5M, with updated original-builds mid-band $1.75M–$2.1M and new rebuilds above $2.5M.
Is the Heritage Woods premium worth it?
The catchment holds a 10–15% premium over comparable Port Moody and Coquitlam detached homes — and the premium proved durable through the 2024 correction. For families committed to the AP / UBC pathway, the math works.
Can I get into Heritage Woods from outside the catchment?
Cross-boundary enrolment is tightly limited — the school is full. In-catchment students always get priority. If Heritage Woods is non-negotiable, buy inside the boundary; do not plan around cross-boundary.
What elementary feeds Heritage Woods?
Eagle Mountain Middle is the primary feeder; elementaries include Aspenwood and Heritage Mountain. Always verify the specific address — Heritage Mountain catchment edges have pockets that feed differently.
The Heritage Woods catchment covers Heritage Mountain, Heritage Woods, and parts of Anmore. Inside the boundary the housing is overwhelmingly detached — early 1990s to mid-2000s mountain-side builds with the largest lot sizes in Port Moody. New rebuilds on the upper streets push the band above $2.5M, while updated original-build homes mid-band typically trade $1.75M–$2.1M. Townhomes inside the strict catchment are rare; condos are essentially absent.
The Heritage Woods premium is the most durable in the Tri-Cities. Through both the 2022 peak and the 2024 correction, the catchment held a 10–15% premium over comparable Port Moody and Coquitlam detached stock. Family demand is structural — buyers self-select for the catchment specifically and rarely leave it.
Heritage Woods is consistently among SD43’s top three secondaries on academic outcomes. The AP program is deep across sciences, math, and English. Athletics — basketball, rugby, volleyball — are competitive at the BC AAA level. The campus opened in 2003 and is well-maintained; the building feels modern compared to older SD43 secondaries.
Practical realities: the school is full. Cross-boundary enrolment from outside Port Moody is tightly limited. Cohort sizes are large enough that popular electives fill on the first day of registration. Active parent involvement makes a measurable difference for families whose kids want into the specific AP and athletics streams.
If Heritage Woods is the goal, three rules. First, verify the address against the SD43 catchment tool — the line between Heritage Woods and Port Moody Secondary catchments runs through some Heritage Mountain pockets, and the difference between in and out is hundreds of thousands of dollars in resale value. Second, budget for the premium without stretching. Mountain-side homes have higher carrying costs (slope drainage, roof age on 1990s builds, longer driveways for snow) — leave room.
Third, plan ahead. Inventory in the Heritage Woods catchment runs 30–40% lower than comparable Coquitlam detached neighbourhoods. The right home doesn’t come up every weekend. I keep a watch-list on this catchment for clients and pull off-market opportunities through my Royal LePage network. If you’re serious, get on the list early.
Dominant property type, build vintage, and lot pattern — the four things buyers ask before booking a tour.
Almost 95% of in-catchment housing stock is detached single-family. Townhomes are rare; condos are essentially absent.
Early 1990s to mid-2000s primarily. Original-builds are mostly updated; full rebuilds appear on upper streets.
Largest in Port Moody — typically 7,000–10,000 sq ft. Mountain views and forest backdrops on most streets.
Listings run 30–40% lower than comparable Coquitlam neighbourhoods. Be ready to move on the right home.
Programs, reputation, and the practical realities families talk about at the school gate.
Deep — sciences, math, English, social studies. Strong UBC and SFU placement.
Competitive BC AAA in basketball, rugby, volleyball. Good facilities.
Opened 2003, well-maintained, modern feel compared to older SD43 secondaries.
School is full. Cross-boundary applications are tightly limited.
| Type | Public secondary (Grade 9–12) |
|---|---|
| District | SD43 |
| Location | Heritage Mountain, Port Moody |
| Programs | AP (multiple subjects), athletics, music, leadership, core academics |
| Feeders in | Eagle Mountain Middle |
| Official site | www.sd43.bc.ca |
Catchment lines can run mid-block — two houses on the same street can feed different schools. Always verify the specific address with SD43’s catchment tool before you write, or ask me to pull it.
Heritage Mountain, Heritage Woods, and most of Anmore.
A few Heritage Mountain streets feed Port Moody Secondary instead — verify the exact address.
SD43 official catchment tool. Listing descriptions are wrong frequently here.
Mature catchment — low risk of major boundary changes in the next 5+ years.
Five moves — in order — that turn a catchment search into a closed deal without the typical false starts.
Inventory in this boundary is thin. Tell me you want this catchment specifically — I’ll surface listings (and pre-listings) before they hit the broader market.
The Heritage Mountain / Port Moody Secondary boundary runs through pockets of streets. Don’t trust the listing description.
Drainage, roof age on 1990s builds, longer driveways for snow — mountain-side homes carry differently than flat-lot detached. Leave room in the budget.
Heritage Mountain’s morning rush onto the Barnet has its own rhythm. Tour at 8:15 AM on a school day, not Sunday at 1 PM.
Subject to inspection (3–5 days) and financing (5–7 days) are standard in this band. The market is balanced enough that subject-free isn’t required.
Four things I tell every family chasing a specific catchment — learned the hard way over years of these searches.
Listing descriptions are wrong often enough to matter. Pull SD43’s catchment map for the specific house, every time.
Morning rush traffic and parking around the school is the real test of the neighbourhood, not the Sunday open house.
If one child is enrolled, siblings usually get priority — but it’s a soft rule, not a guarantee. Call the school directly.
Catchment-chasing is a multi-year hold, not a flip. Budget the home around the K–12 pathway, not this year’s grade.
Live MLS® inventory in the Heritage Mountain area. The list isn’t boundary-verified — always confirm the specific address against the SD43 catchment map before writing.
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Most families think in K–12 pathways, not single schools. These are the catchments and neighbourhood pages that usually pair with this one.
Does every Heritage Mountain address feed Heritage Woods?
Most do, but specific pockets feed Port Moody Secondary instead. Always verify with the SD43 catchment tool for the exact address — the difference is material to resale value.
How does Heritage Woods compare to Charles Best?
Both are top SD43 secondaries with strong AP programs. Heritage Woods sits in Port Moody with smaller cohort sizes and mountain-side housing; Charles Best is in Coquitlam (Westwood Plateau) with larger cohorts and more housing inventory. The premium is comparable; the lifestyle differs.
Is Heritage Woods better than Port Moody Secondary?
Different schools, different strengths. Heritage Woods is AP-heavy and academically focused; Port Moody Secondary offers the district’s only IB program. Heritage Woods has stronger athletics; PoMo has stronger arts. Pick on program fit, not blanket ranking.
Can I cross-boundary into Heritage Woods?
Possible in theory but rare in practice. The school is full and in-catchment families always have priority. If Heritage Woods is the goal, buy inside the boundary — don’t plan around cross-boundary acceptance.
Are the homes mostly older or newer?
The original Heritage Mountain / Heritage Woods builds are early 1990s to mid-2000s. Most have been updated. Full rebuilds are increasingly common on the upper streets, where lot sizes support tear-down economics.
I’ll pull verified listings inside the Heritage Woods boundary and walk them with you — schools, traffic, the house itself.
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Contact SebastianSebastian Czarkowski | REALTOR® | Royal LePage Elite West | Coquitlam, BC. Catchment boundaries are set and reviewed by School District 43 (Coquitlam) and are subject to change. Always verify the catchment for a specific address using the official SD43 catchment tool or by contacting the school directly. School descriptors reflect publicly available SD43 data, Fraser Institute rankings, and local working knowledge — they are not formal academic rankings. MLS® listings are sourced from Greater Vancouver REALTORS®. This page is informational and does not constitute a real estate or educational advisory.