Burnaby Central Secondary vs Deer Lake SDA School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 512 m 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
Deer Lake SDA School
Burnaby · Independent elementary and secondary
923 students
| Measure | Burnaby Central Secondary Burnaby, British Columbia | Deer Lake SDA School Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 98 Top 5% |
| Province rank | – | #21 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #21 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 4,382 | 923 |
| Enrolment | 4,382 | 923 |
| 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 | – | 589 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 589 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 606 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 617 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 572 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 561 |
| 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 923.
- •Burnaby Central Secondary is a public school while Deer Lake SDA 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 Burnaby Central Secondary better than Deer Lake SDA School?
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 Deer Lake SDA School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burnaby Central Secondary: 4,382. Deer Lake SDA School: 923. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burnaby Central Secondary and Deer Lake SDA School rank in British Columbia?
Burnaby Central Secondary is unranked and Deer Lake SDA School is 21st of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).