Burnaby South Secondary vs Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 748 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnaby South Secondary
Burnaby · Public secondary
5,511 students
Nelson Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,250 students
| Measure | Burnaby South Secondary Burnaby, British Columbia | Nelson Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #438 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #438 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 5,511 | 1,250 |
| Enrolment | 5,511 | 1,250 |
| 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 | – | 473 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 469 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 482 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 477 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 497 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnaby South Secondary is the larger school with 5,511 students compared with 1,250.
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 South Secondary better than Nelson 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 South Secondary and Nelson Elementary?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burnaby South Secondary: 5,511. Nelson Elementary: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burnaby South Secondary and Nelson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Burnaby South Secondary is unranked and Nelson Elementary is 438th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).