Byrne Creek Community Secondary vs Our Lady of Mercy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byrne Creek Community Secondary
Burnaby · Public secondary
3,102 students
Our Lady of Mercy
Burnaby · Independent elementary
751 students
| Measure | Byrne Creek Community Secondary Burnaby, British Columbia | Our Lady of Mercy Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 100 Top 5% |
| Province rank | – | #4 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #4 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 3,102 | 751 |
| Enrolment | 3,102 | 751 |
| 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 | – | 636 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 642 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 662 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 655 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 611 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 630 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byrne Creek Community Secondary is the larger school with 3,102 students compared with 751.
- •Byrne Creek Community Secondary is a public school while Our Lady of Mercy 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 Byrne Creek Community Secondary better than Our Lady of Mercy?
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 Byrne Creek Community Secondary and Our Lady of Mercy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Byrne Creek Community Secondary: 3,102. Our Lady of Mercy: 751. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Byrne Creek Community Secondary and Our Lady of Mercy rank in British Columbia?
Byrne Creek Community Secondary is unranked and Our Lady of Mercy is 4th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).