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Ecole Seaforth Elementary
About
École Seaforth Elementary is located at 7881 Government Rd, Burnaby, BC V5A 2C9. The school website welcomes families to explore information about the school and highlights ongoing updates and resources for students and parents.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9028
Email: anthony.yam@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Anthony Yam
Programs and Services
Music / Band Seaforth offers music opportunities supported by a Music & Band Teacher, including school musical performances. The school also shares information about a beginner band opportunity for Grade 7 students (posted under Programs for Children & Families). Student support / special education The school’s Learning Support page lists resources including Fast ForWord and Raz Kids. Clubs / enrichment The school posts information about optional programs and camps for children and families (via the “Programs for Children & Families” page), including items like drawing classes and a challenge club, plus community and City of Burnaby programs. Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Basketball (after-school program at Seaforth gym)
- Soccer (camps)
- Softball
- Field hockey
- Lacrosse
- Hockey
- Rowing (learn-to-row camps)
- Rugby (tag rugby camp)
- Multi-sport camp
School Culture and Expectations
The Burnaby School District Code of Conduct is intended to maintain a safe, caring, and healthy learning environment and emphasizes shared responsibility among students, staff, parents/guardians, and the broader community. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and privacy, and modeling courtesy, compassion, and respect. The code prohibits bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, violence, unsafe/illegal behavior, and emphasizes alignment with the BC Human Rights Code, including protections for gender identity/expression and sexual orientation. The school also posts that it is a “Nut Free Zone.”
Enrollment
For cross-district and out-of-district transfer applications (2026/2027), the school directs families to the Burnaby School District registration page: https://burnabyschools.ca/registration/.
Location
Site: seaforth.burnabyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 296-9028
Address: 7881 Government Rd, Burnaby, BC V5A 2C9
Ecole Seaforth Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Seaforth Elementary
52.14
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 52 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 48
Numeracy: 57
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
69.55
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.39
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.74
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 48, numeracy is 57, and overall is 52.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 8 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 57, while literacy is lowest at 48.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 16 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 52, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 52.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
58.82
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 60, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.41
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
68.69
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.02
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the district public school average of 75, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 67.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
85.56
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 27 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
76.67
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.13
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - in line with the district public school average of 48, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 86, Facilities and Personnel is 77, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 86, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
70.22
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
83.17
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.65
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 83 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.27
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 9 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 74.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.