Public elementary · Kindergarten–Grade 5 · SD43 · Verified boundary · Live MLS® · Buyer-side read
The Coast Salish Elementary catchment is one of the most-searched school boundaries in 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
Is Coast Salish Elementary a good school?
A brand-new (2023) purpose-built K–5 school for Burke Mountain — modern facilities and a large, growing cohort. Formerly named Sheffield Elementary.
What homes are in the Coast Salish catchment?
Almost all newer Burke Mountain construction — detached (2015+) and a deep supply of townhomes in Partington Creek, Hockaday and The Ridge.
How much do Coast Salish catchment homes cost in 2026?
Townhomes $1.05M–$1.4M; new-construction detached $1.5M–$2.4M+.
What secondary does Coast Salish feed?
Split: newer streets → Scott Creek Middle → Gleneagle; a historical portion → Minnekhada → Terry Fox. Verify the exact address.
Will the catchment change?
Very likely — a new Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (~Fall 2026) will redraw boundaries, and Burke catchments already shift with enrolment. Pull SD43 every 12 months.
Coast Salish Elementary (3538 Sheffield Avenue, opened 2023 — formerly Sheffield Elementary) sits in the heart of Burke Mountain. The catchment is almost entirely newer construction: detached homes from roughly 2015 onward ($1.5M–$2.4M+) and a deep supply of townhomes ($1.05M–$1.4M) in the Partington Creek, Hockaday and Ridge complexes. It is some of the newest family housing stock in the Tri-Cities.
A modern K–5 school built for about 430 students, Coast Salish opened in September 2023 to absorb Burke Mountain’s fast-growing elementary cohort — the largest in the district. The building is new, well-resourced, and purpose-designed.
Here is the part Burke buyers must understand: the secondary pathway is split street-by-street. Newer Burke streets feed Scott Creek Middle → Gleneagle Secondary; a significant (more historical) portion feeds Minnekhada Middle → Terry Fox Secondary. On top of that, a new combined Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (David Avenue & Soball Street) is expected to open around Fall 2026 and will redraw boundaries again. Never assume the pathway — confirm the exact address with the SD43 locator.
Dominant property type, build vintage, and lot pattern — the four things buyers ask before booking a tour.
Among the newest family housing in the Tri-Cities — mostly 2015+ construction.
Strong townhome supply (Partington Creek, Hockaday, The Ridge) — accessible entry to Burke.
Burke detached lots run smaller (4,000–6,000 sq ft) than older Coquitlam pockets.
Buy for the home and the new school — but verify the secondary pathway, which is split and changing.
Programs, reputation, and the practical realities families talk about at the school gate.
Opened September 2023; modern, purpose-built for ~430 students.
Formerly Sheffield Elementary — same site, new identity.
Serves Burke Mountain’s elementary growth — the district’s largest.
Walkable for much of central Burke Mountain.
| Type | Public elementary (Kindergarten–Grade 5) |
|---|---|
| District | SD43 |
| Location | Burke Mountain, Coquitlam, Coquitlam |
| Programs | Neighbourhood K–5; modern 2023 building (~430 capacity) |
| Feeders in | — |
| Feeds to | Split — Gleneagle / Terry Fox |
| 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.
Central Burke Mountain around Sheffield/Princeton.
Burke boundaries shift with enrolment; the 2026 school will redraw them.
Secondary endpoint differs street-by-street (Gleneagle vs Terry Fox).
SD43 catchment tool on the exact address — stale maps are wrong here.
Five moves — in order — that turn a catchment search into a closed deal without the typical false starts.
Confirm Coast Salish (elementary), the middle (Scott Creek or Minnekhada), and the secondary (Gleneagle or Terry Fox) for the exact address.
Recognise the new Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (~Fall 2026) will likely change the pathway — don’t treat today’s catchment as permanent.
Use the SD43 School Locator on the civic address before writing an offer.
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 Burke Mountain, Coquitlam area. The list isn’t boundary-verified — always confirm the specific address against the SD43 catchment map before writing.
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What secondary does Coast Salish Elementary feed?
Split: newer Burke streets feed Scott Creek Middle → Gleneagle Secondary; a more historical portion feeds Minnekhada Middle → Terry Fox Secondary. Verify the exact address with SD43.
Was Coast Salish renamed?
Yes — it was formerly Sheffield Elementary. The school opened under the Coast Salish name in September 2023 on Sheffield Avenue.
Is the Coast Salish catchment expensive?
It is newer Burke Mountain stock — townhomes $1.05M–$1.4M and new detached $1.5M–$2.4M+. Townhomes are the accessible entry.
Will the new 2026 Burke Mountain school change this?
Almost certainly. The combined Burke Mountain Middle/Secondary (~Fall 2026) will redraw boundaries. Treat the current pathway as temporary and confirm with SD43.
How do I confirm the exact catchment?
Use the SD43 School Locator with the precise civic address — Burke Mountain pathways differ street-by-street and change often.
I’ll pull verified listings inside the Coast Salish 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.