City Vancouver Academy vs William Cook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Vancouver Academy
Richmond · Independent secondary
119 students
William Cook Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
2,009 students
| Measure | City Vancouver Academy Richmond, British Columbia | William Cook Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #528 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #528 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 119 | 2,009 |
| Enrolment | 119 | 2,009 |
| 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 | – | 464 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 483 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 475 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 491 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 453 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 476 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Cook Elementary is the larger school with 2,009 students compared with 119.
- •City Vancouver Academy is a independent school while William Cook Elementary is a public 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 City Vancouver Academy better than William Cook Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are City Vancouver Academy and William Cook Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
City Vancouver Academy: 119. William Cook Elementary: 2,009. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do City Vancouver Academy and William Cook Elementary rank in British Columbia?
City Vancouver Academy is unranked and William Cook Elementary is 528th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).