Capilano Elementary vs Edith McDermott Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 33 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capilano Elementary
North Vancouver · Public elementary
1,258 students
Edith McDermott Elementary
Pitt Meadows · Public elementary
1,255 students
| Measure | Capilano Elementary North Vancouver, British Columbia | Edith McDermott Elementary Pitt Meadows, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #188 of 1,275 | #1193 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #188 of 1,275 | #1193 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,255 |
| Enrolment | 1,258 | 1,255 |
| 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 | 501 | 389 |
| FSA numeracy score | 518 | 404 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 525 | 435 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 545 | 427 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 478 | 343 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 492 | 381 |
| city or town | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capilano Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.7 vs 8.5).
- •Capilano Elementary is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 1,255.
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 Capilano Elementary better than Edith McDermott Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Capilano Elementary ranks higher (83.7 vs 8.5 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 Capilano Elementary and Edith McDermott Elementary?
About 33 km in a straight line, between North Vancouver and Pitt Meadows in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Capilano Elementary: 1,258. Edith McDermott Elementary: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Capilano Elementary and Edith McDermott Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Capilano Elementary is 188th of 1,275 and Edith McDermott Elementary is 1193rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).