Buckingham Elementary vs St. Francis de Sales
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
836 students
St. Francis de Sales
Burnaby · Independent elementary
708 students
| Measure | Buckingham Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia | St. Francis de Sales Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #325 of 1,275 | #61 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #325 of 1,275 | #61 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 836 | 708 |
| Enrolment | 836 | 708 |
| 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 | 542 |
| FSA numeracy score | 497 | 560 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 470 | 532 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 509 | 555 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 498 | 552 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 484 | 565 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Francis de Sales scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.5 vs 72.6).
- •Buckingham Elementary is the larger school with 836 students compared with 708.
- •Buckingham Elementary is a public school while St. Francis de Sales 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 Buckingham Elementary better than St. Francis de Sales?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Francis de Sales ranks higher (94.5 vs 72.6 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 Buckingham Elementary and St. Francis de Sales?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buckingham Elementary: 836. St. Francis de Sales: 708. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buckingham Elementary and St. Francis de Sales rank in British Columbia?
Buckingham Elementary is 325th of 1,275 and St. Francis de Sales is 61st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).