Alderson Elementary vs Our Lady of Fatima
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 281 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderson Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
629 students
Our Lady of Fatima
Coquitlam · Independent elementary
1,105 students
| Measure | Alderson Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia | Our Lady of Fatima Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 94 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #922 of 1,275 | #66 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #922 of 1,275 | #66 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 629 | 1,105 |
| Enrolment | 629 | 1,105 |
| 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 | 426 | 533 |
| FSA numeracy score | 446 | 563 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 426 | 528 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 446 | 550 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 539 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 576 |
| city or town | Coquitlam | Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.0 vs 27.7).
- •Our Lady of Fatima is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 629.
- •Alderson Elementary is a public school while Our Lady of Fatima is a independent 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 Alderson Elementary better than Our Lady of Fatima?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Fatima ranks higher (94.0 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alderson Elementary and Our Lady of Fatima?
About 281 m in a straight line, between Coquitlam and Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alderson Elementary: 629. Our Lady of Fatima: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alderson Elementary and Our Lady of Fatima rank in British Columbia?
Alderson Elementary is 922nd of 1,275 and Our Lady of Fatima is 66th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).