Alderson Elementary vs Urban Academy Senior
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderson Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
629 students
Urban Academy Senior
New Westminster · Independent elementary and secondary
852 students
| Measure | Alderson Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia | Urban Academy Senior New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 93 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #922 of 1,275 | #80 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #922 of 1,275 | #80 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 629 | 852 |
| Enrolment | 629 | 852 |
| 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 | 535 |
| FSA numeracy score | 446 | 556 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 426 | 501 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 446 | 554 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 569 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 557 |
| city or town | Coquitlam | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Academy Senior scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (93.2 vs 27.7).
- •Urban Academy Senior is the larger school with 852 students compared with 629.
- •Alderson Elementary is a public school while Urban Academy Senior 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 Urban Academy Senior?
On the Success Index (Canada), Urban Academy Senior ranks higher (93.2 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 Urban Academy Senior?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coquitlam and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alderson Elementary: 629. Urban Academy Senior: 852. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alderson Elementary and Urban Academy Senior rank in British Columbia?
Alderson Elementary is 922nd of 1,275 and Urban Academy Senior is 80th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).