Alderson Elementary vs Traditional Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderson Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
629 students
Traditional Learning Academy
Coquitlam · Independent elementary
469 students
| Measure | Alderson Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia | Traditional Learning Academy Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #922 of 1,275 | #47 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #922 of 1,275 | #47 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 629 | 469 |
| Enrolment | 629 | 469 |
| 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 | 561 |
| FSA numeracy score | 446 | 563 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 426 | 558 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 446 | 633 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 564 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 492 |
| city or town | Coquitlam | Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Traditional Learning Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (95.9 vs 27.7).
- •Alderson Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 469.
- •Alderson Elementary is a public school while Traditional Learning Academy 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 Traditional Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Traditional Learning Academy ranks higher (95.9 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 Traditional Learning Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coquitlam and Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alderson Elementary: 629. Traditional Learning Academy: 469. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alderson Elementary and Traditional Learning Academy rank in British Columbia?
Alderson Elementary is 922nd of 1,275 and Traditional Learning Academy is 47th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).