Middle School · Central PoCo · French Immersion Continuation

Pitt River Middle — parents' guide + homes in the catchment.

A Coquitlam REALTOR®'s read on Pitt River Middle — the smaller of Port Coquitlam's two French Immersion middle schools, feeding École Riverside Secondary's FI stream.

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Quick answer

École Pitt River Middle School — École Pitt River Middle School is a middle school in Port Coquitlam, serving grades 6–8 in the Central-South Port Coquitlam · Mary Hill area. The smaller PoCo-side FI continuation middle — feeds Riverside FI. Address: 2070 Tyner Street, V3C 2Z1. Phone 604-942-0267.

Verified school facts · SD43

About Pitt River Middle.

School type

Middle

Grades

6–8

District

SD43 (Coquitlam School District)

Address

2070 Tyner Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2Z1

Phone

604-942-0267

Website

SD43 school page →

Administration (2025–26)

Bryn Williams (Principal)
VP: Ms. Morgan (VP).

Enrolment

Approximately 440 students — relatively small by SD43 middle-school standards.

School hours

Confirm the current year's bell schedule directly with the school at 604-942-0267.

In-catchment registration

SD43 district registration →

Cross-catchment / school of choice

SD43 cross-catchment policy →

Catchment locator

SD43 school locator →

School details verified against the SD43 school page (May 2026). Bell schedules, administrators, and program details can change year to year — confirm the current year directly with the school office before relying on any specific number.

What this school is best known for

A small French Immersion-continuing middle school feeding Riverside Secondary's FI stream — the PoCo-side FI middle for students coming from École Westwood (K-entry FI) and École Coquitlam River (K-3 FI).

Pitt River is the second of Port Coquitlam's two FI middle schools (alongside the larger Kwayhquitlum Middle). It's notably smaller (~440 students), which gives the FI cohort and the English neighbourhood program a tight feel. Most FI students continue here from École Westwood Elementary (Kindergarten-only FI entry) and École Coquitlam River Elementary (K–3 FI).

Programs & academic profile

What Pitt River Middle actually offers.

Early French Immersion (grades 6–8 continuation)

Continuing from K-entry FI elementaries. ~70% French-language instruction at the middle level.

Core grade 6–8 English program

Standard BC middle-school curriculum for in-catchment neighbourhood students.

Exploration / electives

Music, performing arts, visual arts, technology education.

Athletics

Volleyball, basketball, cross-country, track.

Learning support and inclusion

SD43 inclusive-education model.

Catchment, feeders & cross-catchment

Where Pitt River Middle students come from — and where they go next.

Catchment area

Central-south Port Coquitlam, Mary Hill / Tyner area. FI cohort draws district-wide.

Feeds in from

École Westwood Elementary (K-entry FI), École Coquitlam River Elementary (K-3 FI), plus neighbourhood English students from south-central PoCo.

Promotes to

École Riverside Secondary (FI continues), Terry Fox Secondary (English).

Cross-catchment

SD43 allows cross-catchment enrolment when space permits, allocated by lottery with in-district and sibling priority. SD43 cross-catchment policy →

Catchment lines run down individual streets and can put one side of a road in one catchment and the opposite side in the next. Always verify a specific address with the SD43 school locator before relying on any boundary statement.

Extracurriculars · sports · clubs

Top extracurriculars at Pitt River Middle.

Programs change year to year. Confirm the current season's club and sport list on the school's Programs / Clubs page.

Inside the catchment · housing read

Buying inside the Pitt River Middle catchment — what I tell clients.

Inside the Pitt River Middle catchment in Central-South Port Coquitlam · Mary Hill, you're looking at established residential streets. Verify the exact catchment for your address through the SD43 locator before committing — boundary lines can run down individual streets.

  1. Verify the exact catchment for any specific address through the SD43 locator. Catchment lines run down individual streets in Central-South Port Coquitlam · Mary Hill.
  2. SD43 does not bus. Plan for driving or walking distance to the school.
  3. Cross-catchment placement is available when space permits through the SD43 school-of-choice process — apply if the in-catchment route isn't right.
  4. The Pitt River Middle feeder relationship into the middle school determines the K → 12 path. Plan ahead if K → 12 continuity matters to your family.

Frequently asked questions

Pitt River Middle — FAQ.

Is Pitt River Middle a good school?

Pitt River Middle is an SD43 grade 6–8 middle school serving Central-South Port Coquitlam · Mary Hill. A small French Immersion-continuing middle school feeding Riverside Secondary's FI stream — the PoCo-side FI middle for students coming from École Westwood (K-entry FI) and École Coquitlam River (K-3 FI).

What is the catchment for Pitt River Middle?

Central-south Port Coquitlam, Mary Hill / Tyner area. FI cohort draws district-wide. Verify a specific address through the SD43 school locator.

Who is the principal at Pitt River Middle?

Bryn Williams.

What elementary schools feed Pitt River Middle?

École Westwood Elementary (K-entry FI), École Coquitlam River Elementary (K-3 FI), plus neighbourhood English students from south-central PoCo.

Where do Pitt River Middle students go for high school?

École Riverside Secondary (FI continues), Terry Fox Secondary (English).

Can my child attend Pitt River Middle from out-of-catchment?

Yes — through the SD43 cross-catchment / school-of-choice process when space permits.

Does SD43 bus to this school?

No. SD43 has discontinued regular bus transportation district-wide.

What grade range does Pitt River Middle serve?

Grades 6, 7, and 8.

What is Pitt River Middle's address and phone?

2070 Tyner Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2Z1. Phone 604-942-0267.

Continue your Coquitlam school research

Related Tri-Cities school + catchment pages.

Main hub

Coquitlam Schools (main hub)

The full SD43 schools guide for the Tri-Cities.

Hub

Best Schools in Coquitlam

Ranked guide to the top Coquitlam SD43 schools.

Programs

French Immersion Schools

Every SD43 French Immersion entry point.

Private

Private Schools (Tri-Cities)

Independent schools serving Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam.

Sources & methodology

School facts verified against the SD43 Pitt River Middle school page, the SD43 2025–26 School Listings (administrators) PDF, and the SD43 school locator. Catchment, registration, and cross-catchment information from SD43's cross-catchment policy page. Real estate commentary is the professional opinion of Craig Johnston, REALTOR® license V99960, working under The MACNABS at Royal LePage Elite West and serving the SD43 Tri-Cities market.

Page reviewed and dated May 2026. License V99960 · BCFSA-regulated. Confirm school program details with the school office before relying on them for an enrolment decision.

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