Canada Star Secondary School vs Tomsett Elementary
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.
Canada Star Secondary School
Richmond · Independent secondary
223 students
Tomsett Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,539 students
| Measure | Canada Star Secondary School Richmond, British Columbia | Tomsett Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #299 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #299 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 223 | 1,539 |
| Enrolment | 223 | 1,539 |
| 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 | – | 499 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 508 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 505 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 473 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 493 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tomsett Elementary is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 223.
- •Canada Star Secondary School is a independent school while Tomsett 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 Canada Star Secondary School better than Tomsett 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 Canada Star Secondary School and Tomsett Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canada Star Secondary School: 223. Tomsett Elementary: 1,539. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canada Star Secondary School and Tomsett Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Canada Star Secondary School is unranked and Tomsett Elementary is 299th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).