Birchland Elementary vs James Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 970 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchland Elementary
Port Coquitlam · Public elementary
420 students
James Park Elementary
Port Coquitlam · Public elementary
1,291 students
| Measure | Birchland Elementary Port Coquitlam, British Columbia | James Park Elementary Port Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #783 of 1,275 | #803 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #783 of 1,275 | #803 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 420 | 1,291 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 1,291 |
| 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 | 441 |
| FSA numeracy score | 455 | 459 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 447 | 441 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 455 | 459 |
| 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
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (38.8 vs 38.0).
- •James Park Elementary is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 420.
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 James Park 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 Birchland Elementary and James Park Elementary?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Port Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Birchland Elementary: 420. James Park Elementary: 1,291. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Birchland Elementary and James Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Birchland Elementary is 783rd of 1,275 and James Park Elementary is 803rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).