Garden City Elementary vs Howard De Beck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 609 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,155 students
Howard De Beck Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,186 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | Howard De Beck Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 94 Top 10% | 87 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #68 of 1,275 | #151 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #68 of 1,275 | #151 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,155 | 1,186 |
| Enrolment | 1,155 | 1,186 |
| 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 | 529 | 513 |
| FSA numeracy score | 569 | 525 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 533 | 524 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 557 | 534 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 526 | 502 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 580 | 517 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (93.7 vs 87.3).
- •Howard De Beck Elementary is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 1,155.
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 Garden City Elementary better than Howard De Beck Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Garden City Elementary ranks higher (93.7 vs 87.3 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 Garden City Elementary and Howard De Beck Elementary?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Garden City Elementary: 1,155. Howard De Beck Elementary: 1,186. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Garden City Elementary and Howard De Beck Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Garden City Elementary is 68th of 1,275 and Howard De Beck Elementary is 151st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).