# Port Moody Secondary School > Port Moody Secondary School (300 Albert St, V3H 2M5) — the SD43 district IB Diploma Programme hub since 1986. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/port-moody-secondary-school-guide/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Secondary · Central Port Moody · SD43 Coquitlam School District ## Port Moody Secondary School — parents' guide + homes in the catchment. Updated July 2026 · Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 A Coquitlam REALTOR®'s straight read on the SD43 district IB Diploma hub — what PMSS actually offers, how the IB cohort recruits district-wide, and what it means to buy inside the catchment versus applying cross-catchment for the IB Programme alone. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call Craig — 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer What should you know about Port Moody Secondary School Guide? Port Moody Secondary School (300 Albert St, V3H 2M5) — the SD43 district IB Diploma Programme hub since 1986. Full school profile: programs, catchment, registration, cross-catchment, plus a Coquitlam REALTOR® **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Quick answer **Port Moody Secondary School** — Port Moody Secondary School is a secondary school in Port Moody, serving grades 9–12 in the Central Port Moody · Moody Centre · Inlet area. The IB Diploma hub for the entire Coquitlam School District. Address: 300 Albert Street, V3H 2M5. Phone 604-939-6656. Verified school facts · SD43 ## About Port Moody Secondary. School type Secondary Grades 9–12 District SD43 (Coquitlam School District) Address 300 Albert Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2M5 Phone [604-939-6656](tel:+16049396656) Website [SD43 school page →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/portmoody/Pages/default.aspx) Administration (2025–26) Andrew Lloyd (Principal) · [alloyd@sd43.bc.ca](mailto:alloyd@sd43.bc.ca) VP: Colin Cameron, Christi Livingstone, Shaunna Martin Enrolment ~1,500 students School hours See the live bell schedule on the school's About page — separate Monday vs. Tuesday–Friday timings plus IB-specific blocks. In-catchment registration [SD43 district registration →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Registration/Pages/default.aspx) Cross-catchment / school of choice [SD43 cross-catchment policy →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx) Catchment locator [SD43 school locator →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx) International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme SD43 district-wide IB hub since 1986. Separate application from the standard catchment process. [PMSS IB Programme application info →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/portmoody/ProgramsServices/IB/reg_info/Pages/default.aspx) School details verified against the SD43 school page (June 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 ## SD43's district-wide International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme hub. Continuously IB-authorized since October 13, 1986. Port Moody Secondary is the school families across Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam apply to when they want the IB Diploma. It has been IB-authorized continuously since October 13, 1986, which makes it one of British Columbia's longest-running IB Diploma Programmes. Programs & academic profile ## What Port Moody Secondary actually offers. ### International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme The full IB DP in grades 11–12, with pre-IB / IB Foundations in grades 9–10. Includes the IB Core (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity-Activity-Service, the Extended Essay). Application is district-wide — qualified students from any SD43 catchment can apply. ### Standard Dogwood track (grades 9–12) Full BC graduation pathway for in-catchment and cross-catchment students who are not in the IB Diploma. ### Performing Arts program Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Strings, Rock School, Musical Theatre, and the Theatre Company 11/12 senior production class. ### Visual Arts Studio art, design, and senior portfolio courses. ### Career Preparation Program Career-focused electives, work experience placements, and dual-credit pathways. ### Athletics Soccer, basketball, rugby, volleyball, badminton, cross-country, track. Cheerleading reached national champion status in 2007; senior boys' soccer were BC provincial champions in 2007; girls' rugby placed 2nd at provincials in 2009. Port Moody hosts a marquee senior boys' basketball tournament each year. Catchment, feeders & cross-catchment ## Where Port Moody Secondary students come from — and where they go next. ### Catchment area Central Port Moody — including Moody Centre, the Inlet, the College Park pocket, and Glenayre. Heritage Mountain and Pleasantside families are typically zoned for Heritage Woods Secondary, not PMSS, unless they're accepted into the IB Programme as a district-wide draw. ### Feeds in from Primary feeder is École Moody Middle School of the Arts (central Port Moody catchment). IB cohorts are drawn from across SD43 by application. ### Promotes to Post-secondary — students typically go on to UBC, SFU, UVic, McGill, Western, US schools, and IB-recognized universities worldwide. ### Cross-catchment SD43 allows cross-catchment enrolment when space permits, allocated by lottery with in-district and sibling priority. [SD43 cross-catchment policy →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx) 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](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx) before relying on any boundary statement. Extracurriculars · sports · clubs ## Top extracurriculars at Port Moody Secondary. - IB Diploma Programme cohort (district-wide) - Concert Band, Jazz Band, Strings, Choir - Theatre Company 11/12 (senior production) - Athletics — Port Moody Blues (mascot: the Phoenix, chosen after the 1969 fire that destroyed the original school) - Annual senior basketball tournament — hosts top-ranked BC teams 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 Port Moody Secondary catchment — what I tell clients. Inside the Port Moody Secondary catchment you're typically looking at a mix of Moody Centre transit-oriented condos, Inlet older detached homes, and the College Park / Glenayre established single-family pocket. Cross-catchment families (in for IB only) buy wherever fits the family — the IB seat travels with the student. 1. If you're buying for the IB Diploma specifically, you don't need to buy inside the Port Moody Secondary catchment — IB students can apply district-wide. Buy where the housing fits the family. 2. If you're buying for the catchment proper (standard Dogwood enrolment), confirm the address through the SD43 catchment locator — Port Moody boundaries are tight and Heritage Mountain families are typically zoned for Heritage Woods, not PMSS. 3. Moody Centre's transit-oriented condo stock trades on the Inlet Centre / Moody Centre SkyTrain stops more than on the high school. Build the housing decision around lifestyle, then verify the catchment. 4. Port Moody Secondary's reputation moves Inlet and College Park resale numbers when IB acceptance lists publish — but the move is modest. Don't over-pay for the catchment alone. Local knowledge · disclosure **Disclosure: Craig attended Port Moody Secondary as a student (grades 11–12, when SD43 used a K-7 / 8-10 / 11-12 grade structure). Today the school is configured as a standard 9–12 secondary. He still lives in the Tri-Cities and works the local market.** Frequently asked questions ## Port Moody Secondary — FAQ. ### Is Port Moody Secondary a good school? It is the SD43 district-wide IB Diploma Programme hub, authorized since 1986, and one of the longest-running IB schools in British Columbia. It also offers a standard BC Dogwood track for in-catchment families, strong performing arts (Jazz Band, Strings, Theatre Company 11/12), and a competitive athletics program (Port Moody Blues — mascot: the Phoenix). ### What is Port Moody Secondary best known for? Its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. PMSS is the SD43 district-wide IB hub — students from any Coquitlam, Port Moody, or Port Coquitlam catchment can apply. The school has been IB-authorized continuously since October 13, 1986. ### What is the catchment area for Port Moody Secondary? Central Port Moody — including Moody Centre, the Inlet, College Park, and the Glenayre pocket. The school's primary middle-school feeder is École Moody Middle School of the Arts. Heritage Mountain and Pleasantside addresses are typically zoned for Heritage Woods Secondary, not PMSS, unless the student is accepted into the IB Programme as a district-wide draw. ### How do I register at Port Moody Secondary? Standard catchment registration goes through the SD43 district registration page (sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Registration). For the IB Diploma Programme, applications run through the school's IB program page with a separate process, deadlines, and selection criteria — start at sd43.bc.ca/school/portmoody/ProgramsServices/IB. ### Can my child attend Port Moody Secondary if we live in a different catchment? Yes, two ways. (1) Apply to the IB Diploma Programme — IB is offered as a district program of choice, so qualified students from anywhere in SD43 can apply. (2) Apply via the SD43 cross-catchment / school-of-choice process — placement depends on capacity, with in-district and sibling priority, and is allocated by lottery. ### What feeder middle school sends students to Port Moody Secondary? École Moody Middle School of the Arts is the primary feeder for the central Port Moody catchment. IB students come from across the entire SD43 district by application. ### Does Port Moody Secondary offer French Immersion? PMSS offers French as a second-language elective, but the SD43 district French Immersion secondary hub is École Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam, with École Riverside Secondary in Port Coquitlam also offering an FI option. ### How big is Port Moody Secondary? Approximately 1,500 students across grades 9–12. The IB Programme alone runs roughly 150 students per grade (pre-IB grades 9–10 plus full DP grades 11–12). ### What sports and clubs does Port Moody Secondary have? Concert Band, Jazz Band, Strings, Choir, Theatre Company 11/12 senior production class, Rock School, Musical Theatre. Athletics include soccer, basketball, rugby, volleyball, badminton, cross-country, track. The school hosts a marquee senior boys' basketball tournament each year and historically has reached BC provincials in cheerleading, soccer, and rugby. ### What is the school's mascot and team name? Port Moody Blues. The mascot is the Phoenix — chosen after the original Port Moody High burned down in 1969. The current school opened on the 300 Albert Street site in 1973. 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.](/coquitlam-schools/) [Hub ### Best Schools in Coquitlam Ranked guide to the top Coquitlam SD43 schools.](/best-schools-in-coquitlam/) [Programs ### French Immersion Schools Every SD43 French Immersion entry point.](/french-immersion-schools-coquitlam/) [Private ### Private Schools (Tri-Cities) Independent schools serving Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam.](/private-schools-coquitlam-area/) Sources & methodology School facts verified against the [SD43 Port Moody Secondary school page](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/portmoody/Pages/default.aspx), the [SD43 2025–26 School Listings (administrators) PDF](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/DistrictMap/Documents/2025-2026%20School%20Listings%20with%20Admin%20Email%20Contacts.pdf), and the [SD43 school locator](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx). Catchment, registration, and cross-catchment information from [SD43's cross-catchment policy page](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx). 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 June 2026. License V99960 · BCFSA-regulated. Confirm school program details with the school office before relying on them for an enrolment decision. ## Buying into the Port Moody Secondary catchment? Talk to Craig. A long-time Tri-Cities resident and licensed REALTOR®, Craig knows the catchment streets, the boundary risks, and the homes that come up inside the Port Moody Secondary catchment before they hit the public market. 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