Burnaby Central Secondary vs David Thompson Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 7.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnaby Central Secondary
Burnaby · Public elementary and secondary
4,382 students
David Thompson Secondary
Vancouver · Public elementary
4,386 students
| Measure | Burnaby Central Secondary Burnaby, British Columbia | David Thompson Secondary Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 4,382 | 4,386 |
| Enrolment | 4,382 | 4,386 |
| 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 | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Burnaby | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Thompson Secondary is the larger school with 4,386 students compared with 4,382.
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 Burnaby Central Secondary better than David Thompson 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 Burnaby Central Secondary and David Thompson Secondary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burnaby Central Secondary: 4,382. David Thompson Secondary: 4,386. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burnaby Central Secondary and David Thompson Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Burnaby Central Secondary is unranked and David Thompson Secondary is unranked among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).