École Dr. Charles Best Secondary vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 906 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École Dr. Charles Best Secondary
Coquitlam · Public secondary
4,812 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Coquitlam · Public middle
1,599 students
| Measure | École Dr. Charles Best Secondary Coquitlam, British Columbia | Hillcrest Middle School Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #409 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #409 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Middle |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 4,812 | 1,599 |
| Enrolment | 4,812 | 1,599 |
| 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 | – | 473 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 494 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 473 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 494 |
| city or town | Coquitlam | Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •École Dr. Charles Best Secondary is the larger school with 4,812 students compared with 1,599.
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 École Dr. Charles Best Secondary better than Hillcrest Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are École Dr. Charles Best Secondary and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Coquitlam and Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École Dr. Charles Best Secondary: 4,812. Hillcrest Middle School: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École Dr. Charles Best Secondary and Hillcrest Middle School rank in British Columbia?
École Dr. Charles Best Secondary is unranked and Hillcrest Middle School is 409th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).