Garden City Elementary vs R C Palmer Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 201 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,155 students
R C Palmer Secondary
Richmond · Public elementary
3,267 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | R C Palmer Secondary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 94 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #68 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #68 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,155 | 3,267 |
| Enrolment | 1,155 | 3,267 |
| 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 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 569 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 533 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 557 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 526 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 580 | – |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R C Palmer Secondary is the larger school with 3,267 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 R C Palmer Secondary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garden City Elementary and R C Palmer Secondary?
About 201 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Garden City Elementary: 1,155. R C Palmer Secondary: 3,267. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Garden City Elementary and R C Palmer Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Garden City Elementary is 68th of 1,275 and R C Palmer Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).