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Public school · Secondary (high school) · Updated April 2026

Burnaby Central Secondary

Burnaby, BC · Burnaby School District 41 · Central Burnaby. Catchment context, programs, and what homes near Burnaby Central Secondary typically transact for — built by REALTOR® Dan Marusin PREC of Renanza Realty Inc.

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Dan Marusin PREC — Burnaby realtor
Dan Marusin PREC
Renanza Realty Inc. · 777 Hornby St #600, Vancouver
dan@danmarusin.com 778-918-5990
Type
Public school
Level
Secondary (high school)
District
Burnaby School District 41
Address
4747 Smith Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 2W6
Neighbourhood
Central Burnaby

Reputation

Why Burnaby Central Secondary ranks the way it does

One of three Burnaby IB Diploma schools; central location and large French immersion enrolment.

Programs & streams

IB DiplomaAPFrench Immersion

Best fit for

  • IB students
  • French immersion families

Every BC public school has catchment rules and choice programs that change year over year. Always verify with Burnaby School District 41 before relying on a school as a buying criterion.

Real estate within the catchment

What homes near Burnaby Central Secondary cost in 2026

Central Burnaby/Metrotown; detached $1.7M–$2.5M, condos around Metrotown $700K–$1.2M.

Boundaries shift, and listings overstate them more often than you'd think — I confirm every Burnaby Central Secondary-adjacent property with Burnaby School District 41 and pull historical attendance on comparable sales before we firm up.

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FAQ

Burnaby Central Secondary FAQs

Is Burnaby Central Secondary a good school in Burnaby?

One of three Burnaby IB Diploma schools; central location and large French immersion enrolment. It's particularly well-suited for IB students, French immersion families. Catchment availability and school choice may apply — always verify the latest catchment with Burnaby School District 41.

What programs does Burnaby Central Secondary offer?

Distinguishing programs at Burnaby Central Secondary include: IB Diploma, AP, French Immersion. Specific stream availability and entrance requirements vary by year — confirm with the school directly.

What do homes near Burnaby Central Secondary typically sell for?

Central Burnaby/Metrotown; detached $1.7M–$2.5M, condos around Metrotown $700K–$1.2M. I run a hand-built CMA for any address you're considering — list, sold, and active comps in the catchment, plus a check on which properties have actually attended this school recently.

How do I confirm a property is in the Burnaby Central Secondary catchment?

Always go to Burnaby School District 41 directly — listing descriptions are routinely wrong by a block or two. Before you write an offer I run the address through the district's catchment lookup and, where available, cross-check with the most recent school-attendance data on comparable nearby sales.

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