Burnaby North Secondary School

What Burnaby North Secondary School does

Burnaby North Secondary School is a public secondary school operating within Burnaby School District (SD41) in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1922 and located at 751 Hammarskjold Drive, the school serves approximately 1,600 students in Grades 8-12 through a comprehensive academic, athletic, and arts curriculum. It is the largest secondary school in the district and has historically served as a flagship institution for academic enrichment, career training, and athletics.

The school's core programs include the Excel Program (Honours/Enriched and Advanced Placement courses, with approximately 40% of students enrolled in at least one advanced course), Sports Academies (Hockey Academy, SD41/SFU Basketball Clinic, SD41/SFU Soccer Program), and ACE-IT industry training in Film & Broadcast and Music Production & Technology. The Visual Performing Arts Department runs an active Drama Programme staging major productions such as Legally Blonde (2024) and Mean Girls (2026) at external venues including the Shadbolt Centre's James Cowan Theatre. Technology infrastructure is built on Microsoft 365, MyEducation BC (Aspen) for student information, SchoolCashOnline for payments, Follett Destiny for library services, and Adobe Creative Cloud for creative coursework. The school recently consolidated its previously separate North and South buildings into a single new facility in 2023.

As a public educational institution, BNS does not operate on a commercial revenue model. Operating budgets flow from the BC Ministry of Education through SD41 per-pupil grants. Ancillary, non-government revenue is limited to modest school fees (e.g., $45 graduation fee, AP exam fees), cafeteria sales operated by Corporate Classics, ticketed arts events ($15-$20 per ticket), and community fundraising (Christmas Cheer has cumulatively raised over $300,000 since 1989, with a $10,000 annual minimum). Enrollment occurs primarily through SD41 catchment-area assignment, with secondary pathways for cross-district, out-of-district, and specialized-program applicants.

Name

Burnaby North Secondary School

Legal name

Burnaby North Secondary School

Website

https://north.burnabyschools.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burnaby North Secondary School is a public Grades 8-12 school in Burnaby, BC, serving approximately 1,600 students through academic, Excel/AP, sports academy, and ACE-IT career programs, operated by Burnaby School District (SD41) and funded primarily by the BC Ministry of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Advanced placement courses
• Career training programs
• Student athletics academies
• English language learner support

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ministry of Education Funding: As a public school within Burnaby School District (SD41), the school is primarily funded by the BC Ministry of Education through per-pupil operating grants and targeted program funding. This covers teacher salaries, facilities, and core educational programs.
2. School Fees: Optional and mandatory fees charged to students and families, including graduation fees ($45), AP exam fees, course-specific materials fees, and school activity fees collected via SchoolCashOnline.
3. Cafeteria Food Service: Food service at BNS is provided by Corporate Classics, operating the North Cafeteria. Revenue is generated through food and beverage sales to students and staff during mid-morning snacks (10:00-10:30 AM) and lunch (11:25 AM – 12:15 PM). Payment via cash, debit, or credit.
4. Fundraising & Donations: The school conducts various fundraising activities including Christmas Cheer (supports Burnaby Christmas Bureau; raised over $300,000 since 1989; annual goal of $10,000 minimum), Drama plant sales, Dry Grad raffles, and general donations via SchoolCashOnline with tax receipts for donations over $20.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Burnaby North Secondary School is a public secondary school serving approximately 1,600 students in Grades 8-12 within the Burnaby School District (SD41). It delivers government-funded secondary education including college-preparatory academics, an Excel/Advanced Placement enrichment program, ACE-IT industry career training (Film & Broadcast, Music Production & Technology), sports academies (Hockey, Basketball, Soccer), English Language Learner support, and a broad extracurricular program (drama, music, athletics, clubs). The school is funded primarily through BC Ministry of Education per-pupil operating grants, with optional school fees paid via SchoolCashOnline for graduation, AP exams, and materials.

Product overview

Burnaby North Secondary School is a public secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program across grades 8-12 with approximately 1,600 students. The school operates as a single unified institution (having consolidated from North and South buildings into a new facility). Its core educational offerings include the Excel Program (enrichment and AP courses), Sports Academies (Hockey, Basketball, Soccer), Career Programs (ACE-IT including Film & Television, Music Production & Technology), and Visual Performing Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Arts). The school uses Microsoft 365 as its primary digital platform for communication, collaboration, and learning management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Excel Program (Enrichment & Advanced Placement)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 40% of the student body (about 640 of 1,600 students) enrolls in at least one Enriched or AP course
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Simon Fraser University (SFU) AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFU Athletics partners with BNS to offer the SD41/SFU Basketball Clinic and SD41/SFU Soccer Program, providing student-athletes with elite-level coaching and development opportunities. These programs leverage SFU's athletic facilities and expertise to enhance the school's sports academies.
• College Board (Advanced Placement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe College Board, headquartered in New York, administers the AP program of college-level courses and examinations. BNS participates as an authorized AP test centre, offering AP exams to enrolled students. Students scoring 4+ may receive college credit at institutions worldwide.
• BC Ministry of EducationcoreOthersAs a public school within SD41, BNS operates under the governance and funding framework of the BC Ministry of Education. Provincial assessments (Grades 10 and 12), curriculum standards, and graduation requirements are set by the Ministry.
• Corporate ClassicscoreOthersCorporate Classics provides food service operations at BNS's North Cafeteria, serving mid-morning snacks and lunch to students and staff. The cafeteria offers a limited daily menu including baked goods, breakfast items, grab-and-go options, burgers, and beverages, with payment via cash, debit, or credit.
• Shadbolt Centre for the Arts / James Cowan TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (City of Burnaby) hosts BNS drama productions at the James Cowan Theatre. Recent productions include Legally Blonde: The Musical (2024) and Mean Girls (2026). The theatre venue provides professional-grade facilities for school productions.
• Evergreen Cultural CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Evergreen Cultural Centre hosts the annual Music Production & Technology ACE-IT concert, featuring student musicians and producers from across SD41. The venue provides professional concert facilities for the district's music education showcase.
• Puddle Splashers ChildcareminorOthersPuddle Splashers Childcare is the first occupant of the new Burnaby North building, operating in the South wing. They relocated from the old Duthie-Union Elementary building (7231 Frances St.) and use the new south parking lot (off Curtis Avenue) for child drop-off and pick-up.
• Little Mountain GreenhousesminorOthersLittle Mountain Greenhouses, a family-run nursery from Chilliwack, supplies the BNS Drama Programme's annual Spring Plant Fundraiser with hanging baskets, planters, and bedding plants. The fundraiser supports the drama program and school productions.
• TruEarthminorOthersTruEarth, a Canadian eco-friendly cleaning products company, partnered with the BNS Drama Program for the 2026 Mean Girls production fundraiser. Supporters can order laundry detergent and cleaning products through TruEarth's fundraising platform, with recurring subscription options.
• Burnaby Christmas Bureau (Burnaby Community Services)minorOthersThe Christmas Cheer service club at BNS has supported the Burnaby Christmas Bureau since 1989, raising over $300,000 in total. The Bureau coordinates holiday donations to help break cycles of poverty and isolation in Burnaby.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Lord Byng Secondary School: Vancouver public secondary school offering a comprehensive AP and IB program with strong post-secondary placement. Regional peer and direct competitor for Burnaby's high-achieving cross-district applicants.
• University Hill Secondary School: Vancouver public secondary school widely recognized for its strong AP program and high university placement rates. Regional peer competing for high-achieving students via cross-district enrollment from Burnaby.
• R.E. Mountain Secondary School: Public secondary school in Langley (SD35) with AP offerings, sports academies, and ACE-IT-style career training. Regional peer in the broader Metro Vancouver/Fraser Valley area with a comparable program structure.
• Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School: Vancouver public secondary school offering the IB Diploma Programme and a strong Advanced Placement track. Regional peer attracting the same pool of university-bound students in Metro Vancouver.
• Heritage Woods Secondary School: Public secondary school in School District 43 (Coquitlam/Port Moody) offering AP, sports academies, and ACE-IT-style programs. Regional peer in the adjacent Metro Vancouver school district with similar program mix.

Direct peers

• Alpha Secondary School: Public secondary school in SD41 with AP/Excel offerings, French Immersion, and career programs. Direct peer in the same district competing for advanced academic students.
• Burnaby South Secondary School: Sibling school within the same Burnaby School District (SD41), serving Grades 8-12 with comparable academic, athletic, and arts programs in the same metropolitan catchment. Direct peer given shared district governance, funding model, and overlapping student demographics.
• Cariboo Hill Secondary School: Public secondary school within Burnaby School District (SD41) offering Grades 8-12 academic and career programs. Direct peer with shared funding model and competing for cross-district applicants.
• Moscrop Secondary School: Public secondary school in Burnaby School District (SD41) offering Grades 8-12 programs including AP/Excel pathways, sports academies, and ELL support. Direct peer sharing the same funding, governance, and catchment-level competition.
• Byrne Creek Secondary School: Public secondary school in SD41 serving southeast Burnaby with comprehensive academic, ELL, and career programs. Direct peer sharing catchment-area competition and district governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burnaby-north

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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