Florence Nightingale Elementary vs St Patrick's Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 660 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Nightingale Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
928 students
St Patrick's Elementary
Vancouver · Independent elementary
539 students
| Measure | Florence Nightingale Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Patrick's Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #280 of 1,275 | #259 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #280 of 1,275 | #259 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 928 | 539 |
| Enrolment | 928 | 539 |
| 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 | 529 |
| FSA numeracy score | 496 | 483 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 484 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 485 | 483 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 511 | 569 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 506 | 483 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.7 vs 76.9).
- •Florence Nightingale Elementary is the larger school with 928 students compared with 539.
- •Florence Nightingale Elementary is a public school while St Patrick's Elementary 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 Patrick's Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick's Elementary ranks higher (78.7 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 Patrick's Elementary?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Florence Nightingale Elementary: 928. St Patrick's Elementary: 539. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Florence Nightingale Elementary and St Patrick's Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Florence Nightingale Elementary is 280th of 1,275 and St Patrick's Elementary is 259th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).