Armstrong Elementary vs St. Michaels
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 881 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,456 students
St. Michaels
Burnaby · Independent elementary
735 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia | St. Michaels Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #639 of 1,275 | #40 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #639 of 1,275 | #40 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,456 | 735 |
| Enrolment | 1,456 | 735 |
| 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 | 459 | 565 |
| FSA numeracy score | 468 | 582 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 470 | 556 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 473 | 574 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 447 | 574 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 462 | 589 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Michaels scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (96.9 vs 50.0).
- •Armstrong Elementary is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 735.
- •Armstrong Elementary is a public school while St. Michaels 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 Armstrong Elementary better than St. Michaels?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Michaels ranks higher (96.9 vs 50.0 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 Armstrong Elementary and St. Michaels?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Armstrong Elementary: 1,456. St. Michaels: 735. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and St. Michaels rank in British Columbia?
Armstrong Elementary is 639th of 1,275 and St. Michaels is 40th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).