Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary vs Birchland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary
Port Coquitlam · Independent elementary
2,043 students
Birchland Elementary
Port Coquitlam · Public elementary
420 students
| Measure | Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary Port Coquitlam, British Columbia | Birchland Elementary Port Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #783 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #783 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,043 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 2,043 | 420 |
| 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 | – | 447 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 455 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 447 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 455 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Port Coquitlam | Port Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary is the larger school with 2,043 students compared with 420.
- •Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary is a independent school while Birchland 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 Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary better than Birchland 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 Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary and Birchland Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Port Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary: 2,043. Birchland Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary and Birchland Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary is unranked and Birchland Elementary is 783rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).