des Colibris vs St Anthony of Padua
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.
des Colibris
Vancouver · Public elementary
205 students
St Anthony of Padua
Vancouver · Independent elementary
714 students
| Measure | des Colibris Vancouver, British Columbia | St Anthony of Padua Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 99 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #14 of 1,275 | #12 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #14 of 1,275 | #12 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 205 | 714 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 714 |
| 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 | 580 | 601 |
| FSA numeracy score | 616 | 599 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 580 | 581 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 616 | 587 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 620 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 610 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (98.6 vs 98.7).
- •St Anthony of Padua is the larger school with 714 students compared with 205.
- •des Colibris is a public school while St Anthony of Padua 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 des Colibris better than St Anthony of Padua?
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 des Colibris and St Anthony of Padua?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
des Colibris: 205. St Anthony of Padua: 714. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do des Colibris and St Anthony of Padua rank in British Columbia?
des Colibris is 14th of 1,275 and St Anthony of Padua is 12th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).