Donald E McKay Elementary vs Samuel Brighouse Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald E McKay Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
941 students
Samuel Brighouse Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
2,183 students
| Measure | Donald E McKay Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | Samuel Brighouse Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #142 of 1,275 | #279 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #142 of 1,275 | #279 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 941 | 2,183 |
| Enrolment | 941 | 2,183 |
| 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 | 506 | 489 |
| FSA numeracy score | 546 | 507 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 490 | 499 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 544 | 516 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 521 | 478 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 548 | 499 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald E McKay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.0 vs 77.0).
- •Samuel Brighouse Elementary is the larger school with 2,183 students compared with 941.
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 Donald E McKay Elementary better than Samuel Brighouse Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Donald E McKay Elementary ranks higher (88.0 vs 77.0 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 Donald E McKay Elementary and Samuel Brighouse Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Donald E McKay Elementary: 941. Samuel Brighouse Elementary: 2,183. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Donald E McKay Elementary and Samuel Brighouse Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Donald E McKay Elementary is 142nd of 1,275 and Samuel Brighouse Elementary is 279th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).