Eric Hamber Secondary vs Vancouver College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 750 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eric Hamber Secondary
Vancouver · Public secondary
5,091 students
Vancouver College
Vancouver · Independent elementary and secondary
3,320 students
| Measure | Eric Hamber Secondary Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver College Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 98 Top 5% |
| Province rank | – | #23 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #23 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 5,091 | 3,320 |
| Enrolment | 5,091 | 3,320 |
| 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 | – | 578 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 601 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 570 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 613 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 586 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 588 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eric Hamber Secondary is the larger school with 5,091 students compared with 3,320.
- •Eric Hamber Secondary is a public school while Vancouver College 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 Eric Hamber Secondary better than Vancouver College?
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 Eric Hamber Secondary and Vancouver College?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Eric Hamber Secondary: 5,091. Vancouver College: 3,320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Eric Hamber Secondary and Vancouver College rank in British Columbia?
Eric Hamber Secondary is unranked and Vancouver College is 23rd of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).