Buckingham Elementary vs Burnaby Central Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
836 students
Burnaby Central Secondary
Burnaby · Public elementary and secondary
4,382 students
| Measure | Buckingham Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia | Burnaby Central Secondary Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #325 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #325 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 836 | 4,382 |
| Enrolment | 836 | 4,382 |
| 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 | 484 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 497 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 470 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 509 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 498 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 484 | – |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnaby Central Secondary is the larger school with 4,382 students compared with 836.
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 Buckingham Elementary better than Burnaby Central Secondary?
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 Buckingham Elementary and Burnaby Central Secondary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buckingham Elementary: 836. Burnaby Central Secondary: 4,382. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buckingham Elementary and Burnaby Central Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Buckingham Elementary is 325th of 1,275 and Burnaby Central Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).