Public secondary · Grade 9–12 · SD43 · Verified boundary · Live MLS® · Buyer-side read
The Terry Fox Secondary catchment is one of the most-searched school boundaries in Port Coquitlam. 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 areas feed into Terry Fox Secondary?
Much of south and central Port Coquitlam (Lincoln Park, Birchland Manor, Glenwood, parts of Mary Hill and Central PoCo) plus a significant portion of Burke Mountain via Minnekhada Middle. Burke’s newer streets feed Gleneagle instead.
What homes are in the Terry Fox catchment?
A wide range — established 1970s–1990s south-PoCo detached from the high $900Ks, up to newer Burke Mountain homes that run higher.
How much do Terry Fox catchment homes cost in 2026?
The south/central PoCo core is typically $950K–$1.5M — among the more affordable family-detached pockets in the Tri-Cities. The Burke Mountain portion runs higher.
Is Terry Fox a good school?
Yes — a solid, community-rooted secondary best known for provincial-calibre Ravens athletics, with AP options. Its Fraser rating understates it (broad cohort + exam-weighted scoring), so don’t judge it on the number alone.
Will the Terry Fox catchment change in 2026?
Likely for Burke Mountain. A new Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (David Ave) is expected ~Fall 2026 and should pull some Burke students back from Terry Fox. The south-PoCo core is more stable. Verify any address with SD43.
Terry Fox Secondary draws from a wide catchment: much of south and central Port Coquitlam (Lincoln Park, Birchland Manor, Glenwood, and parts of Mary Hill and Central PoCo) plus a significant portion of Burke Mountain that feeds in via Minnekhada Middle. That range means housing from established 1970s–1990s PoCo detached in the high $900Ks up to newer Burke Mountain homes well above that.
The south-PoCo core is one of the more affordable family-detached pockets in the Tri-Cities — typically $950K–$1.5M — which is much of Terry Fox’s appeal: a strong-athletics secondary in a community-rooted area, at a price well below the premium Coquitlam catchments.
Named for Port Coquitlam’s own Terry Fox, the school is best known for provincial-calibre athletics — the Ravens compete strongly in football, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer — alongside AP options and solid applied-skills programming. It has a deep, multi-generational PoCo community behind it.
One important note on rankings: Terry Fox’s Fraser Institute rating sits lower than the premium Coquitlam catchments, but that largely reflects a broad, diverse cohort and exam-weighted scoring rather than weak teaching — it’s a solid school many families specifically choose for its community fit and athletics.
If you’re buying on Burke Mountain for Terry Fox, know that a new combined Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (David Avenue & Soball) is expected to open around Fall 2026 and is likely to pull a chunk of Burke Mountain students back from the Port Coquitlam schools, redrawing these lines. Burke Mountain catchments also already split — newer streets feed Scott Creek Middle → Gleneagle rather than Minnekhada → Terry Fox.
The takeaway: for any Burke Mountain or PoCo address, verify the current catchment on SD43’s School Locator before you write — and factor that Burke boundaries are actively changing. For the stable south-PoCo core, Terry Fox is the long-standing secondary.
Dominant property type, build vintage, and lot pattern — the four things buyers ask before booking a tour.
South/central PoCo plus part of Burke Mountain.
South-PoCo detached from the high $900Ks — strong value.
1970s–1990s PoCo detached through newer Burke Mountain homes.
Burke Mountain portion subject to the 2026 redraw.
Programs, reputation, and the practical realities families talk about at the school gate.
Provincial-calibre Ravens — football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer.
AP options plus solid applied-skills programming.
Deep, multi-generational Port Coquitlam roots.
Fraser rating understates the school (broad cohort).
| Type | Public secondary (Grade 9–12) |
|---|---|
| District | SD43 |
| Location | Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam |
| Programs | AP (select subjects), provincial-elite athletics (Ravens), applied skills |
| Feeders in | Minnekhada Middle and other PoCo middle schools |
| 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.
Lincoln Park, Birchland Manor, Glenwood, parts of Mary Hill.
A significant share feeds in via Minnekhada Middle.
Newer Burke streets feed Scott Creek Middle → Gleneagle instead.
New Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (~Fall 2026) will move lines. Verify with SD43.
Five moves — in order — that turn a catchment search into a closed deal without the typical false starts.
Terry Fox’s catchment spans PoCo and part of Burke Mountain and is actively changing. Pull SD43’s School Locator for the specific address before you write.
If buying on Burke Mountain, expect the new Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (~Fall 2026) to redraw lines. Don’t assume today’s catchment is permanent.
For a stable, affordable family-detached pocket with strong athletics, the south-PoCo core is the play — well below premium Coquitlam pricing.
Terry Fox leads on athletics; for AP-heavy academics, compare with the premium Coquitlam catchments. Match the school to your child.
No SkyTrain in PoCo — use the West Coast Express at PoCo Station or drive to Coquitlam Central. Time it for your schedule.
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 Port Coquitlam area. The list isn’t boundary-verified — always confirm the specific address against the SD43 catchment map before writing.
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Does Burke Mountain feed Terry Fox?
A significant portion does, via Minnekhada Middle. But Burke is split — newer streets feed Scott Creek Middle → Gleneagle instead. And a new Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (~Fall 2026) is expected to pull some Burke students back from Terry Fox. Verify the specific address with SD43.
Why is Terry Fox’s Fraser rating lower than Coquitlam schools?
Largely because it serves a broad, diverse, community-rooted cohort and the Fraser rating is exam-weighted — not because teaching is weak. Many families choose it specifically for its athletics and community fit.
Is the Terry Fox catchment affordable?
The south/central PoCo core is among the more affordable family-detached pockets in the Tri-Cities (high $900Ks–$1.5M), well below the premium Coquitlam catchments. The Burke Mountain portion runs higher.
What is Terry Fox known for?
Provincial-calibre Ravens athletics (football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer), plus AP options and applied skills. It carries deep, multi-generational Port Coquitlam community roots.
Should I buy on Burke Mountain for Terry Fox right now?
Be cautious about assuming the catchment is permanent — the new Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (~Fall 2026) will likely redraw Burke lines. Confirm the current catchment with SD43 and recognise it may change. For a stable Terry Fox catchment, the south-PoCo core is the safer bet.
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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.