The Burnaby School District is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ. Burnaby is at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. In 2021, Burnaby had a population of 249,125. The city is culturally diverse, with roughly 54% of residents having a primary language other than English or French.
We’re the fourth largest school district in BC, operating 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, as well as a range of District programs and Provincial Resource Programs. Over 26,000 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are enrolled. Our District employs more than 4,500 dedicated employees who are committed to providing all students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility, and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities. Our District also provides lifelong learning opportunities to more than 6,000 adult learners through the Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program.
The work of the District is governed by the Burnaby Board of Education, which consists of seven Trustees who are elected for four-year terms.
Learn more about the history of our District in the overview created for the celebration of the Burnaby School District’s centennial anniversary in 2006.
Updated October 2024 with Data from the 2023-24 School Year