F W Howay Elementary vs Herbert Spencer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 971 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F W Howay Elementary
New Westminster · Public elementary
400 students
Herbert Spencer Elementary
New Westminster · Public elementary
1,410 students
| Measure | F W Howay Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia | Herbert Spencer Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #162 of 1,275 | #404 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #162 of 1,275 | #404 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 400 | 1,410 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 1,410 |
| 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 | 477 |
| FSA numeracy score | 509 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 526 | 477 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 509 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | New Westminster | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F W Howay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.1 vs 66.6).
- •Herbert Spencer Elementary is the larger school with 1,410 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 Herbert Spencer Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), F W Howay Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 66.6 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 Herbert Spencer Elementary?
About 971 m in a straight line, between New Westminster and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
F W Howay Elementary: 400. Herbert Spencer Elementary: 1,410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do F W Howay Elementary and Herbert Spencer Elementary rank in British Columbia?
F W Howay Elementary is 162nd of 1,275 and Herbert Spencer Elementary is 404th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).