Charles Dickens Elementary vs St Joseph's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 809 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Dickens Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,333 students
St Joseph's
Vancouver · Independent elementary
565 students
| Measure | Charles Dickens Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Joseph's Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #595 of 1,275 | #114 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #595 of 1,275 | #114 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,333 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 1,333 | 565 |
| 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 | 471 | 528 |
| FSA numeracy score | 463 | 525 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 463 | 558 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 464 | 529 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 478 | 498 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 462 | 521 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.7 vs 53.6).
- •Charles Dickens Elementary is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 565.
- •Charles Dickens Elementary is a public school while St Joseph's 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 Charles Dickens Elementary better than St Joseph's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's ranks higher (89.7 vs 53.6 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 Charles Dickens Elementary and St Joseph's?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Charles Dickens Elementary: 1,333. St Joseph's: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Charles Dickens Elementary and St Joseph's rank in British Columbia?
Charles Dickens Elementary is 595th of 1,275 and St Joseph's is 114th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).