Dr R E McKechnie Elementary vs St Anthony of Padua
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr R E McKechnie Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
829 students
St Anthony of Padua
Vancouver · Independent elementary
714 students
| Measure | Dr R E McKechnie Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Anthony of Padua Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #365 of 1,275 | #12 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #365 of 1,275 | #12 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 829 | 714 |
| Enrolment | 829 | 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 | 476 | 601 |
| FSA numeracy score | 500 | 599 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 462 | 581 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 506 | 587 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 490 | 620 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 494 | 610 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Anthony of Padua scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (98.7 vs 69.7).
- •Dr R E McKechnie Elementary is the larger school with 829 students compared with 714.
- •Dr R E McKechnie Elementary 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 Dr R E McKechnie Elementary better than St Anthony of Padua?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Anthony of Padua ranks higher (98.7 vs 69.7 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 Dr R E McKechnie Elementary and St Anthony of Padua?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr R E McKechnie Elementary: 829. St Anthony of Padua: 714. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr R E McKechnie Elementary and St Anthony of Padua rank in British Columbia?
Dr R E McKechnie Elementary is 365th 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).