Garden City Elementary vs St Paul School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 511 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,155 students
St Paul School
Richmond · Independent elementary
750 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | St Paul School Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 94 Top 10% | 86 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #68 of 1,275 | #160 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #68 of 1,275 | #160 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,155 | 750 |
| Enrolment | 1,155 | 750 |
| 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 | 505 |
| FSA numeracy score | 569 | 532 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 533 | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 557 | 518 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 526 | 510 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 580 | 547 |
| 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 86.3).
- •Garden City Elementary is the larger school with 1,155 students compared with 750.
- •Garden City Elementary is a public school while St Paul School 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 Garden City Elementary better than St Paul School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Garden City Elementary ranks higher (93.7 vs 86.3 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 St Paul School?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Garden City Elementary: 1,155. St Paul School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Garden City Elementary and St Paul School rank in British Columbia?
Garden City Elementary is 68th of 1,275 and St Paul School is 160th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).