Columbia College vs St Francis Xavier
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 671 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia College
Vancouver ยท Independent secondary
94 students
St Francis Xavier
Vancouver ยท Independent elementary
1,359 students
| Measure | Columbia College Vancouver, British Columbia | St Francis Xavier Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | โ Not rated | 98 Top 5% |
| Province rank | โ | #18 of 1,275 |
| National rank | โ | #18 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 94 | 1,359 |
| Enrolment | 94 | 1,359 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 6 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | โ | โ |
| OSSLT pass rate | โ | โ |
| Low-income households | โ | โ |
| Parents without a credential | โ | โ |
| First language not English | โ | โ |
| Special education | โ | โ |
| Identified as gifted | โ | โ |
| FSA literacy score | โ | 586 |
| FSA numeracy score | โ | 602 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | โ | 594 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | โ | 607 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | โ | 577 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | โ | 596 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSt Francis Xavier is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 94.
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 Columbia College better than St Francis Xavier?
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 Columbia College and St Francis Xavier?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Columbia College: 94. St Francis Xavier: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Columbia College and St Francis Xavier rank in British Columbia?
Columbia College is unranked and St Francis Xavier is 18th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).