Florence Nightingale Elementary vs St Francis Xavier
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 697 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Nightingale Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
928 students
St Francis Xavier
Vancouver · Independent elementary
1,359 students
| Measure | Florence Nightingale Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Francis Xavier Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 98 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #280 of 1,275 | #18 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #280 of 1,275 | #18 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 928 | 1,359 |
| Enrolment | 928 | 1,359 |
| 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 | 497 | 586 |
| FSA numeracy score | 496 | 602 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 484 | 594 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 485 | 607 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 511 | 577 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 506 | 596 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (98.4 vs 76.9).
- •St Francis Xavier is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 928.
- •Florence Nightingale Elementary is a public school while St Francis Xavier 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 Florence Nightingale Elementary better than St Francis Xavier?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis Xavier ranks higher (98.4 vs 76.9 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 Florence Nightingale Elementary and St Francis Xavier?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Florence Nightingale Elementary: 928. St Francis Xavier: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Florence Nightingale Elementary and St Francis Xavier rank in British Columbia?
Florence Nightingale Elementary is 280th of 1,275 and St Francis Xavier is 18th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).