Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary vs Smiling Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary
Port Coquitlam · Public elementary
962 students
Smiling Creek Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
1,526 students
| Measure | Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary Port Coquitlam, British Columbia | Smiling Creek Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #731 of 1,275 | #494 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #731 of 1,275 | #494 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 962 | 1,526 |
| Enrolment | 962 | 1,526 |
| 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 | 471 | 474 |
| FSA numeracy score | 435 | 478 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 471 | 474 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 435 | 478 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Port Coquitlam | Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smiling Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.0 vs 43.2).
- •Smiling Creek Elementary is the larger school with 1,526 students compared with 962.
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 Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary better than Smiling Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Smiling Creek Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 43.2 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 Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary and Smiling Creek Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary: 962. Smiling Creek Elementary: 1,526. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary and Smiling Creek Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary is 731st of 1,275 and Smiling Creek Elementary is 494th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).