Burnaby North Secondary vs New Westminster Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 7.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnaby North Secondary
Burnaby · Public secondary
5,895 students
New Westminster Secondary
New Westminster · Public secondary
6,183 students
| Measure | Burnaby North Secondary Burnaby, British Columbia | New Westminster Secondary New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 5,895 | 6,183 |
| Enrolment | 5,895 | 6,183 |
| 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 | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Westminster Secondary is the larger school with 6,183 students compared with 5,895.
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 North Secondary better than New Westminster 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 North Secondary and New Westminster Secondary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burnaby North Secondary: 5,895. New Westminster Secondary: 6,183. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burnaby North Secondary and New Westminster Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Burnaby North Secondary is unranked and New Westminster Secondary is unranked among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).