Al-Hidayah School vs Herbert Spencer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Hidayah School
New Westminster · Independent elementary
199 students
Herbert Spencer Elementary
New Westminster · Public elementary
1,410 students
| Measure | Al-Hidayah School New Westminster, British Columbia | Herbert Spencer Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #404 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #404 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 199 | 1,410 |
| Enrolment | 199 | 1,410 |
| 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 | – | 477 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 489 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 477 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 489 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | New Westminster | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Spencer Elementary is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 199.
- •Al-Hidayah School is a independent school while Herbert Spencer Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Al-Hidayah School better than Herbert Spencer 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 Al-Hidayah School and Herbert Spencer Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Westminster and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Al-Hidayah School: 199. Herbert Spencer Elementary: 1,410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Al-Hidayah School and Herbert Spencer Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Al-Hidayah School is unranked and Herbert Spencer Elementary is 404th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).