Capilano Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capilano Elementary
North Vancouver · Public elementary
1,258 students
Highlands Elementary
North Vancouver · Public elementary
1,447 students
| Measure | Capilano Elementary North Vancouver, British Columbia | Highlands Elementary North Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 25% | 89 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #188 of 1,275 | #131 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #188 of 1,275 | #131 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,447 |
| Enrolment | 1,258 | 1,447 |
| 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 | 524 |
| FSA numeracy score | 518 | 522 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 525 | 517 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 545 | 519 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 478 | 531 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 492 | 524 |
| city or town | North Vancouver | North Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.6 vs 83.7).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 1,258.
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 Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 83.7 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 Highlands Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Vancouver and North Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Capilano Elementary: 1,258. Highlands Elementary: 1,447. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Capilano Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Capilano Elementary is 188th of 1,275 and Highlands Elementary is 131st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).