Canyon/Lister Elementary vs F W Howay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 470 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon/Lister Elementary
Canyon · Public elementary
399 students
F W Howay Elementary
New Westminster · Public elementary
400 students
| Measure | Canyon/Lister Elementary Canyon, British Columbia | F W Howay Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 86 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #487 of 1,275 | #162 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #487 of 1,275 | #162 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 399 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 399 | 400 |
| 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 | 479 | 526 |
| FSA numeracy score | 471 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 511 | 526 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 500 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 447 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 441 | – |
| city or town | Canyon | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F W Howay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.1 vs 61.5).
- •F W Howay Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 399.
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 Canyon/Lister Elementary better than F W Howay Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), F W Howay Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 61.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canyon/Lister Elementary and F W Howay Elementary?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Canyon and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canyon/Lister Elementary: 399. F W Howay Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canyon/Lister Elementary and F W Howay Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Canyon/Lister Elementary is 487th of 1,275 and F W Howay Elementary is 162nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).