F W Howay Elementary vs Fulford Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 75 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F W Howay Elementary
New Westminster · Public elementary
400 students
Fulford Community Elementary
Salt Spring Island · Public elementary
401 students
| Measure | F W Howay Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia | Fulford Community Elementary Salt Spring Island, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #162 of 1,275 | #879 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #162 of 1,275 | #879 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 400 | 401 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 401 |
| 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 | 526 | 464 |
| FSA numeracy score | 509 | 407 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 526 | 475 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 509 | 416 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 454 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 397 |
| city or town | New Westminster | Salt Spring Island |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F W Howay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.1 vs 32.3).
- •Fulford Community Elementary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 400.
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 F W Howay Elementary better than Fulford Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), F W Howay Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 32.3 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 F W Howay Elementary and Fulford Community Elementary?
About 75 km in a straight line, between New Westminster and Salt Spring Island in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
F W Howay Elementary: 400. Fulford Community Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do F W Howay Elementary and Fulford Community Elementary rank in British Columbia?
F W Howay Elementary is 162nd of 1,275 and Fulford Community Elementary is 879th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).