Byrne Creek Community Secondary
Public secondary school · grades 8–12 · Burnaby · SD 41 Burnaby
8–12Grades
1,059Students (2025/2026)
88%Of design capacity
—FSA on track (2025/2026)
The school from outside
Google Street View from the street in front of the school (drag to look around), or the satellite photo. Photos may be a few years old. Imagery © Google.
School facts
- Address
- 7777 18th St, Burnaby V3N 5E5
- City
- Burnaby
- Type
- Public
- Phone
- 604-296-6885
- byrnecreek.info@burnabyschools.ca
- Design capacity
- 1,200 students
- Website
- byrnecreek.burnabyschools.ca ↗
- Principal
- Ben Paré
- Level
- Secondary
- Grades
- 8–12
- School district
- SD 41 Burnaby
- Programs
- Graphics & Media ArtsYouth Train in Trades: Construction ElectricianCore French
- Ministry school number
- 04141068
- Provincial riding (MLA)
- Burnaby-New Westminster
- School board
- SD 41 Burnaby · chair Kristin Schnider (kristin.schnider@burnabyschools.ca) · office 604-296-6900 · trustees ↗
- English language learners
- 22% of students
Programs
- Graphics & Media Arts Arts grades 11-12 · by application
Industry Connect program training students in design software such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Construction Electrician Career grades 11-12 · by application
Foundation electrical training with Camosun College (linear format). Details ↗ - Core French Language
French taught as a subject. - Independent Directed Studies Academic Enrichment grades 10-12 · open to all · offered district-wide
In-depth study of a personal interest for graduation credit, available at any secondary school. Details ↗ - Burnaby Youth Hub Program Alternative · offered district-wide
Multidisciplinary support program, run with Purpose Society, helping disengaged students re-engage with school. Details ↗ - Outlook Program Alternative · offered district-wide
Small-class program with intensive academic, behavioural and mental health support, run with Leo Street. Details ↗ - Royal Oak Alternate Program Alternative grades 10-12 · offered district-wide
Trauma-informed alternate learning environment at Canada Way Education Centre with academic and family supports. Details ↗ - District Elementary Honour Ensembles Arts · by application · offered district-wide
District children's, youth and handbell choirs entered by music-teacher nomination and audition. Details ↗ - SFU Basketball Clinic Athletics grades 8-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Year-long high-performance basketball training at Simon Fraser University, with academics at the home school. Details ↗ - SFU Soccer Clinic Athletics grades 8-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Year-long high-performance soccer training at Simon Fraser University, with academics at the home school. Details ↗ - Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Industry certification program in Microsoft Office skills. Details ↗ - Tourism & Event Management Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Industry certification program in tourism and event management. Details ↗ - Youth Explore Skilled Trades Career grades 10 · by application · offered district-wide
Hands-on exploration of trades such as mechanics, robotics, carpentry and cooking. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Auto Collision & Refinishing Technician Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Level 1 auto body repair certification taken at Vancouver Community College. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Baker (Pastry Arts) Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
SkilledTradesBC Level 1 baking training at Vancouver Community College. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Nine-month program at Vancouver Community College in heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Landscape Horticulturist Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
SkilledTradesBC landscape horticulture apprenticeship training through Burnaby Community & Continuing Education. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Metal Fabricator Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Full-time six-month metal cutting, welding and fabrication training at BCIT. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Motorcycle Mechanic Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Full-time five-month motorcycle and power equipment repair training at BCIT. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Painter & Decorator Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Level 1 painting and decorating training at the Finishing Trades Institute. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Plumber Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Plumbing apprenticeship Level 1 training at the Piping Industry College. Details ↗ - Youth Train in Trades: Welder Career grades 11-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Foundation welding training at the Piping Industry College. Details ↗ - Youth Work in Trades & Apprenticeship Career grades 10-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Paid on-the-job apprenticeship in BC designated trades earning up to 16 credits and a possible $1,000 award. Details ↗ - Summer Session Extended Learning grades K-12 · open to all · offered district-wide
July summer school with elementary courses and secondary ELL, preview, credit, enrichment and advanced-credit courses. Details ↗ - Indigenous Education Services Indigenous grades K-12 · open to all · offered district-wide
Grade 7 transition support, literacy enhancement, post-secondary transition help and school-based cultural programs for Indigenous students. Details ↗ - Study in Burnaby International Program International grades K-12 · by application · offered district-wide
International student program offering K-12 study, homestay and university pathways toward the BC Dogwood Diploma. Details ↗ - Burnaby Online Online Learning grades K-12 · open to all · offered district-wide
District online school offering full-time K-12 programs and course-by-course study for Grades 10-12. Details ↗ - Take a Hike Program Outdoor grades 10-12 · by application · offered district-wide
Adventure-based alternate program combining academics, therapy and community involvement, run with the Take a Hike Foundation. Details ↗ - Fraser Park Secondary Program Special · offered district-wide
Provincial resource program serving students from across British Columbia. Details ↗ - Maples Secondary Program Special · by application · offered district-wide
Provincial resource program offering classroom instruction for youth referred to the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre. Details ↗ - Advanced Placement Courses University Preparatory grades 10-12 · open to all · offered district-wide
University-level AP courses offered at every Burnaby secondary that may earn university credit. Details ↗
From the school district's own pages and the Ministry's school list. Programs change: confirm with the school.
Where it is
Enrolment over time
Up 68 students since 2020/2021. Ministry of Education headcount, September each year.
| Grade | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 200 | 180 | 206 | 208 | 244 |
Capacity: 1,059 students in a building designed for 1,200.
Building, space & safety
- Design capacity
- 1,200 students
- Available seats
- 141
- Seismic safety
- Not on the Province's seismic upgrade list (no high-risk rating found)
- Building condition (FCI)
- 0.29 · Fair (2023)
| Year | 20/21 | 21/22 | 22/23 | 23/24 | 24/25 | 25/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use of capacity | 83% | 80% | 88% | 86% | 94% | 88% |
Students as a share of today's design capacity.
Every public school in SD 41: dots above the dashed line have more students than the building was designed for. This school is the large dot.
Seismic status: BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, Seismic Mitigation Program progress report. Building condition: the Facility Condition Index compares the cost of needed repairs with the cost of replacing the building (0 = new, 1 = worn out), from the school district's facility report.
Test results (FSA)
No published Grade 4 or 7 Foundation Skills Assessment results for this school (secondary schools don't write it, and small groups are hidden).
Catchment
Which homes belong to this school's catchment isn't published as open data.
Schools nearby
| Stride Avenue Community Elementary | Elementary | Public | 0.4 km |
| Taylor Park Elementary | Elementary | Public | 0.6 km |
| Connaught Heights Elementary | Elementary | Public | 0.7 km |
| Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary | Elementary | Public | 0.7 km |
| St. Thomas More Collegiate | Secondary | Independent | 1.2 km |
| Our Lady of Mercy | Elementary | Independent | 1.3 km |
What it costs to live here
$799KMedian asking price
129Houses for sale within 1 km of the school
$419KLowest asking price
$919K3 bedroom houses
$1.6M4 bedroom houses
$1.99M5+ bedroom houses
That's 44% below the typical asking price near Burnaby schools ($1.43M).
Houses and multi-family homes listed for sale within 1 km of the school, October 30, 2026. Asking prices, not sale prices. Listing data from REALTOR.ca (CREA DDF®).
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