Erma Stephenson Elementary vs Pacific Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erma Stephenson Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,363 students
Pacific Academy
Surrey · Independent elementary and secondary
4,256 students
| Measure | Erma Stephenson Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | Pacific Academy Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #346 of 1,275 | #121 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #346 of 1,275 | #121 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,363 | 4,256 |
| Enrolment | 1,363 | 4,256 |
| 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 | 485 | 531 |
| FSA numeracy score | 491 | 520 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 461 | 530 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 481 | 550 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 510 | 531 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 501 | 491 |
| city or town | Surrey | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.2 vs 71.3).
- •Pacific Academy is the larger school with 4,256 students compared with 1,363.
- •Erma Stephenson Elementary is a public school while Pacific Academy 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 Erma Stephenson Elementary better than Pacific Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pacific Academy ranks higher (89.2 vs 71.3 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 Erma Stephenson Elementary and Pacific Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Erma Stephenson Elementary: 1,363. Pacific Academy: 4,256. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Erma Stephenson Elementary and Pacific Academy rank in British Columbia?
Erma Stephenson Elementary is 346th of 1,275 and Pacific Academy is 121st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).