General Gordon Elementary vs St. John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Gordon Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,245 students
St. John's School
Vancouver · Independent elementary and secondary
1,661 students
| Measure | General Gordon Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St. John's School Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #647 of 1,275 | #46 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #647 of 1,275 | #46 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,245 | 1,661 |
| Enrolment | 1,245 | 1,661 |
| 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 | 555 |
| FSA numeracy score | 480 | 580 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 462 | 572 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 514 | 623 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 438 | 538 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 445 | 537 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. John's School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (96.2 vs 49.7).
- •St. John's School is the larger school with 1,661 students compared with 1,245.
- •General Gordon Elementary is a public school while St. John's 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 St. John's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John's School ranks higher (96.2 vs 49.7 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 General Gordon Elementary and St. John's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
General Gordon Elementary: 1,245. St. John's School: 1,661. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do General Gordon Elementary and St. John's School rank in British Columbia?
General Gordon Elementary is 647th of 1,275 and St. John's School is 46th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).