Don Christian Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 616 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Christian Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,206 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,437 students
| Measure | Don Christian Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | Hillcrest Elementary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #776 of 1,275 | #634 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #776 of 1,275 | #634 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,206 | 1,437 |
| Enrolment | 1,206 | 1,437 |
| 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 | 447 | 463 |
| FSA numeracy score | 456 | 464 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 444 | 470 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 466 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 451 | 456 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 446 | 438 |
| city or town | Surrey | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.3 vs 39.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 1,206.
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 Don Christian Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (50.3 vs 39.4 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 Don Christian Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Surrey and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Don Christian Elementary: 1,206. Hillcrest Elementary: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Don Christian Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Don Christian Elementary is 776th of 1,275 and Hillcrest Elementary is 634th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).