Capitol Hill Elementary vs Holy Cross Elementary School
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.
Capitol Hill Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,096 students
Holy Cross Elementary School
Burnaby · Independent elementary
781 students
| Measure | Capitol Hill Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia | Holy Cross Elementary School Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 100 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #314 of 1,275 | #5 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #314 of 1,275 | #5 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,096 | 781 |
| Enrolment | 1,096 | 781 |
| 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 | 491 | 628 |
| FSA numeracy score | 493 | 653 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 511 | 633 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 478 | 687 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 471 | 623 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 508 | 619 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (99.6 vs 74.0).
- •Capitol Hill Elementary is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 781.
- •Capitol Hill Elementary is a public school while Holy Cross Elementary School is a independent 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 Capitol Hill Elementary better than Holy Cross Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Elementary School ranks higher (99.6 vs 74.0 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 Capitol Hill Elementary and Holy Cross Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Capitol Hill Elementary: 1,096. Holy Cross Elementary School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Capitol Hill Elementary and Holy Cross Elementary School rank in British Columbia?
Capitol Hill Elementary is 314th of 1,275 and Holy Cross Elementary School is 5th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).