Brookside Elementary vs Cornerstone Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,106 students
Cornerstone Montessori School
Surrey · Independent elementary
363 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | Cornerstone Montessori School Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Top 50% | 100 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #632 of 1,275 | #1 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #632 of 1,275 | #1 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,106 | 363 |
| Enrolment | 1,106 | 363 |
| 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 | 470 | 689 |
| FSA numeracy score | 456 | 710 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 481 | 756 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 469 | 752 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 459 | 623 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 442 | 668 |
| city or town | Surrey | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (99.9 vs 50.5).
- •Brookside Elementary is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 363.
- •Brookside Elementary is a public school while Cornerstone Montessori School 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 Brookside Elementary better than Cornerstone Montessori School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cornerstone Montessori School ranks higher (99.9 vs 50.5 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 Brookside Elementary and Cornerstone Montessori School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brookside Elementary: 1,106. Cornerstone Montessori School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Cornerstone Montessori School rank in British Columbia?
Brookside Elementary is 632nd of 1,275 and Cornerstone Montessori School is 1st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).