Edmonds Community Elementary vs Our Lady of Mercy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 920 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmonds Community Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,036 students
Our Lady of Mercy
Burnaby · Independent elementary
751 students
| Measure | Edmonds Community Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia | Our Lady of Mercy Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Top 50% | 100 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #637 of 1,275 | #4 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #637 of 1,275 | #4 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,036 | 751 |
| Enrolment | 1,036 | 751 |
| 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 | 475 | 636 |
| FSA numeracy score | 448 | 642 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 468 | 662 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 466 | 655 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 482 | 611 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 430 | 630 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (99.7 vs 50.1).
- •Edmonds Community Elementary is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 751.
- •Edmonds Community Elementary is a public school while Our Lady of Mercy 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 Edmonds Community Elementary better than Our Lady of Mercy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mercy ranks higher (99.7 vs 50.1 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 Edmonds Community Elementary and Our Lady of Mercy?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Edmonds Community Elementary: 1,036. Our Lady of Mercy: 751. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Edmonds Community Elementary and Our Lady of Mercy rank in British Columbia?
Edmonds Community Elementary is 637th of 1,275 and Our Lady of Mercy is 4th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).