Burnaby Montessori School vs Sperling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnaby Montessori School
Burnaby · Independent elementary
24 students
Sperling Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,533 students
| Measure | Burnaby Montessori School Burnaby, British Columbia | Sperling Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #283 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #283 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 24 | 1,533 |
| Enrolment | 24 | 1,533 |
| 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 | – | 490 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 504 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 478 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 483 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 502 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 526 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sperling Elementary is the larger school with 1,533 students compared with 24.
- •Burnaby Montessori School is a independent school while Sperling Elementary is a public 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 Montessori School better than Sperling Elementary?
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 Montessori School and Sperling Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burnaby Montessori School: 24. Sperling Elementary: 1,533. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burnaby Montessori School and Sperling Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Burnaby Montessori School is unranked and Sperling Elementary is 283rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).