Public secondary · Grade 9–12 · SD43 · Verified boundary · Live MLS® · Buyer-side read
The Port Moody 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 is special about Port Moody Secondary?
It runs the only IB Diploma Programme in SD43. A major differentiator for academically ambitious families aiming at competitive international university programmes. Also offers AP for non-IB students.
What homes are in the Port Moody Secondary catchment?
The widest mix in any SD43 catchment: Suter Brook / Newport concrete condos, Klahanie waterfront, Moody Centre mixed stock, Glenayre and College Park detached. Condos to $2.2M waterfront — all one catchment.
How much do Port Moody Secondary catchment homes cost in 2026?
Condos $700K–$1.2M, townhomes $950K–$1.5M, detached $1.4M–$2.2M. The widest price spread in SD43.
Does living in the catchment guarantee an IB seat?
No — IB admission is application-based and competitive. In-catchment students apply alongside cross-boundary applicants for limited seats. Plan accordingly; talk to the IB coordinator before you make a home purchase around the assumption.
Port Moody Secondary or Heritage Woods?
PoMo Secondary if you want IB, SkyTrain access, and walkable Suter Brook / Newport lifestyle. Heritage Woods if you want AP-heavy academics, mountain-side detached living, and the highest-credentialled academic reputation in PoMo.
Port Moody Secondary’s catchment is the most diverse in the city: Suter Brook and Newport Village concrete condos, Klahanie waterfront and townhome inventory, Moody Centre mixed older stock, Glenayre established detached, and College Park family detached. Inside the boundary you can buy a $700K one-bedroom condo or a $2.2M Klahanie waterfront — both feed the same secondary.
The price spread is the widest of any SD43 catchment: condos $700K–$1.2M, townhomes $950K–$1.5M, detached $1.4M–$2.2M. For families who want SD43’s only IB Diploma Programme but don’t want to commit to the Heritage Woods premium, this catchment is the answer.
Port Moody Secondary runs the only IB Diploma Programme in SD43 — a major differentiator for academically ambitious families with university-bound students aiming at competitive international programmes. The school also offers AP for non-IB students, strong arts, and solid athletics. The cohort is academically focused but diverse — families self-select for the IB pathway from across the Tri-Cities and beyond.
Practical reality: the IB programme is application-based and competitive. Being in-catchment doesn’t guarantee an IB seat — students apply for the cohort and admission is performance-based. Cross-boundary IB applicants compete with in-catchment students for the same limited seats. Plan accordingly.
The Port Moody Secondary catchment is the SD43 catchment I send IB-focused families to. It also happens to be one of the most lifestyle-rich catchments in the Tri-Cities: SkyTrain on the doorstep, brewery district, Rocky Point Park, Inlet trails, and the Newport Village / Suter Brook walkable cores all inside the boundary. Few catchments in Metro Vancouver pair academic strength with this much daily-life amenity.
What to verify before writing: the Port Moody Secondary / Heritage Woods catchment edge runs through specific Heritage Mountain pockets — the lines aren’t intuitive. If you’re considering a Heritage Mountain address, confirm which secondary it actually feeds. Also: IB admission is separate from catchment. If IB is the reason you’re looking here, talk to the school’s IB coordinator before you finalise a home purchase around the assumption.
Dominant property type, build vintage, and lot pattern — the four things buyers ask before booking a tour.
Condos, townhomes, waterfront, and detached all feed the same secondary.
Suter Brook, Newport, Moody Centre all walkable to SkyTrain. Lifestyle-rich.
Glenayre, College Park, parts of Heritage Mountain — established 1970s–90s stock.
Klahanie townhomes and condos with Burrard Inlet exposure — premium pricing.
Programs, reputation, and the practical realities families talk about at the school gate.
The only IB programme in SD43. Application-based, competitive admission.
Broad AP options for students outside the IB cohort.
Strong music, drama, visual arts. Long-established programs.
Academically focused but diverse — families self-select from across the Tri-Cities.
| Type | Public secondary (Grade 9–12) |
|---|---|
| District | SD43 |
| Location | Port Moody Centre / Glenayre, Port Moody |
| Programs | IB (Diploma Programme), AP, arts, athletics, leadership |
| Feeders in | Moody 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.
Suter Brook, Newport Village, Moody Centre, Glenayre, College Park, Klahanie.
Some Heritage Mountain pockets feed Port Moody Secondary instead of Heritage Woods.
SD43 catchment tool. The Heritage Mountain edge cases are common surprises.
Established catchment, low boundary-change risk.
Five moves — in order — that turn a catchment search into a closed deal without the typical false starts.
If IB is the reason you’re looking here, contact the school’s IB coordinator before finalising the home purchase. IB admission isn’t guaranteed by catchment.
Some Heritage Mountain pockets feed PoMo Secondary, not Heritage Woods. The line matters — verify the specific address.
SkyTrain rush, school traffic, brewery district morning rhythm — the daily-life test of the catchment.
Suter Brook and Newport towers have varied financial health. Special-levy histories matter; the depreciation report tells the story.
Moody Centre Station is the lifestyle pitch — actually ride the train to downtown at 8 AM before you commit.
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 Moody Centre / Glenayre area. The list isn’t boundary-verified — always confirm the specific address against the SD43 catchment map before writing.
Most families think in K–12 pathways, not single schools. These are the catchments and neighbourhood pages that usually pair with this one.
Is Port Moody Secondary’s IB programme worth a home purchase decision?
For academically ambitious families with university-bound students aiming at competitive international programmes, often yes. The IB Diploma is a recognised currency for global university admissions. Talk to the IB coordinator before assuming a seat — admission is competitive.
Can I afford the Port Moody Secondary catchment as a first-time buyer?
Yes — entry condos in Moody Centre and Suter Brook trade $700K–$900K and feed the same secondary. Few SD43 catchments offer this kind of entry-level pricing in a strong-school boundary.
How does Port Moody Secondary compare to Heritage Woods?
PoMo Secondary has the unique IB programme; Heritage Woods has the deeper traditional AP and stronger sports. PoMo Secondary’s catchment is transit-oriented and lifestyle-rich; Heritage Woods is detached-only and mountain-side. Different fits.
Will my Klahanie waterfront home feed the same school as a Suter Brook condo?
Yes — both inside the Port Moody Secondary catchment. The school doesn’t differentiate by housing type. That’s part of what makes this catchment unusual.
Is the IB programme open to in-catchment kids automatically?
No. IB admission is application-based and competitive. In-catchment students apply alongside cross-boundary applicants. Plan for academic preparation in middle school if IB is the goal.
I’ll pull verified listings inside the Port Moody Secondary 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.