St. Thomas More Collegiate
Burnaby, BC · Independent (Catholic, all-boys) · Burnaby South. Catchment context, programs, and what homes near St. Thomas More Collegiate typically transact for — built by REALTOR® Dan Marusin PREC of Renanza Realty Inc.
Reputation
Why St. Thomas More Collegiate ranks the way it does
All-boys Catholic secondary with a strong rugby and basketball tradition; consistent academic outcomes.
Programs & streams
Best fit for
- all-boys Catholic
- athletics
Every BC public school has catchment rules and choice programs that change year over year. Always verify with Independent (Catholic, all-boys) before relying on a school as a buying criterion.
Real estate within the catchment
What homes near St. Thomas More Collegiate cost in 2026
Edmonds/South Burnaby; detached $1.6M–$2.0M, condos $600K–$850K.
Catchment is the single biggest place buyers get burned by sloppy listing copy. I only call a property "in the St. Thomas More Collegiate catchment" after checking Independent (Catholic, all-boys)'s official boundary map for that exact address.
FAQ
St. Thomas More Collegiate FAQs
Is St. Thomas More Collegiate a good school in Burnaby?
All-boys Catholic secondary with a strong rugby and basketball tradition; consistent academic outcomes. It's particularly well-suited for all-boys Catholic, athletics. Catchment availability and school choice may apply — always verify the latest catchment with Independent (Catholic, all-boys).
What programs does St. Thomas More Collegiate offer?
Distinguishing programs at St. Thomas More Collegiate include: AP, All-boys Catholic, Athletics. Specific stream availability and entrance requirements vary by year — confirm with the school directly.
What do homes near St. Thomas More Collegiate typically sell for?
Edmonds/South Burnaby; detached $1.6M–$2.0M, condos $600K–$850K. 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 St. Thomas More Collegiate catchment?
Don't rely on the listing or the seller's word. Independent (Catholic, all-boys) maintains the canonical catchment map and it updates more often than people realize. I plug your target address into the district tool and only then call it St. Thomas More Collegiate-eligible.
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