General Gordon Elementary vs Pear Tree School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 407 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Gordon Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,245 students
Pear Tree School
Vancouver · Independent elementary and secondary
271 students
| Measure | General Gordon Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | Pear Tree School Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #647 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #647 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,245 | 271 |
| Enrolment | 1,245 | 271 |
| 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 | 450 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 480 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 462 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 514 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 438 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 445 | – |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Gordon Elementary is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 271.
- •General Gordon Elementary is a public school while Pear Tree 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 General Gordon Elementary better than Pear Tree School?
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 General Gordon Elementary and Pear Tree School?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
General Gordon Elementary: 1,245. Pear Tree School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do General Gordon Elementary and Pear Tree School rank in British Columbia?
General Gordon Elementary is 647th of 1,275 and Pear Tree School is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).