A.R. MacNeill Secondary vs Howard De Beck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A.R. MacNeill Secondary
Richmond · Public secondary
2,653 students
Howard De Beck Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,186 students
| Measure | A.R. MacNeill Secondary Richmond, British Columbia | Howard De Beck Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 87 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #151 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #151 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,653 | 1,186 |
| Enrolment | 2,653 | 1,186 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | – | 513 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 525 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 524 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 534 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 502 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 517 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A.R. MacNeill Secondary is the larger school with 2,653 students compared with 1,186.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A.R. MacNeill Secondary better than Howard De Beck Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are A.R. MacNeill Secondary and Howard De Beck Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A.R. MacNeill Secondary: 2,653. Howard De Beck Elementary: 1,186. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A.R. MacNeill Secondary and Howard De Beck Elementary rank in British Columbia?
A.R. MacNeill Secondary is unranked and Howard De Beck Elementary is 151st of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).