Birchland Elementary vs British Columbia Christian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchland Elementary
Port Coquitlam · Public elementary
420 students
British Columbia Christian Academy
Port Coquitlam · Independent elementary and secondary
1,678 students
| Measure | Birchland Elementary Port Coquitlam, British Columbia | British Columbia Christian Academy Port Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 71 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #783 of 1,275 | #352 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #783 of 1,275 | #352 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 420 | 1,678 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 1,678 |
| 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 | 492 |
| FSA numeracy score | 455 | 483 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 447 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 455 | 495 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 493 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 470 |
| city or town | Port Coquitlam | Port Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •British Columbia Christian Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.6 vs 38.8).
- •British Columbia Christian Academy is the larger school with 1,678 students compared with 420.
- •Birchland Elementary is a public school while British Columbia Christian 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 Birchland Elementary better than British Columbia Christian Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), British Columbia Christian Academy ranks higher (70.6 vs 38.8 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 Birchland Elementary and British Columbia Christian Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Port Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Birchland Elementary: 420. British Columbia Christian Academy: 1,678. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Birchland Elementary and British Columbia Christian Academy rank in British Columbia?
Birchland Elementary is 783rd of 1,275 and British Columbia Christian Academy is 352nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).