Cape Horn Elementary vs R. C. MacDonald Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Horn Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
699 students
R. C. MacDonald Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
351 students
| Measure | Cape Horn Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia | R. C. MacDonald Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #979 of 1,275 | #211 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #979 of 1,275 | #211 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 699 | 351 |
| Enrolment | 699 | 351 |
| 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 | 414 | 490 |
| FSA numeracy score | 444 | 534 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 414 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 444 | 534 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Coquitlam | Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. C. MacDonald Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.2 vs 23.9).
- •Cape Horn Elementary is the larger school with 699 students compared with 351.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Horn Elementary better than R. C. MacDonald Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), R. C. MacDonald Elementary ranks higher (82.2 vs 23.9 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 Cape Horn Elementary and R. C. MacDonald Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coquitlam and Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cape Horn Elementary: 699. R. C. MacDonald Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cape Horn Elementary and R. C. MacDonald Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Cape Horn Elementary is 979th of 1,275 and R. C. MacDonald Elementary is 211th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).