Dorothy Lynas Elementary vs Lions Gate Christian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Lynas Elementary
North Vancouver · Public elementary
1,705 students
Lions Gate Christian Academy
North Vancouver · Independent elementary and secondary
1,095 students
| Measure | Dorothy Lynas Elementary North Vancouver, British Columbia | Lions Gate Christian Academy North Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #378 of 1,275 | #101 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #378 of 1,275 | #101 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,705 | 1,095 |
| Enrolment | 1,705 | 1,095 |
| 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 | 482 | 530 |
| FSA numeracy score | 487 | 533 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 480 | 554 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 502 | 557 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 484 | 505 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 472 | 510 |
| city or town | North Vancouver | North Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lions Gate Christian Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.7 vs 68.5).
- •Dorothy Lynas Elementary is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 1,095.
- •Dorothy Lynas Elementary is a public school while Lions Gate Christian Academy 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 Dorothy Lynas Elementary better than Lions Gate Christian Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lions Gate Christian Academy ranks higher (90.7 vs 68.5 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 Dorothy Lynas Elementary and Lions Gate Christian Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between North Vancouver and North Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dorothy Lynas Elementary: 1,705. Lions Gate Christian Academy: 1,095. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dorothy Lynas Elementary and Lions Gate Christian Academy rank in British Columbia?
Dorothy Lynas Elementary is 378th of 1,275 and Lions Gate Christian Academy is 101st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).