Georges Vanier Elementary vs M B Sanford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 706 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georges Vanier Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,814 students
M B Sanford Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,494 students
| Measure | Georges Vanier Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | M B Sanford Elementary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1172 of 1,275 | #1126 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1172 of 1,275 | #1126 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,814 | 1,494 |
| Enrolment | 1,814 | 1,494 |
| 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 | 414 | 418 |
| FSA numeracy score | 390 | 405 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 415 | 405 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 394 | 408 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 412 | 430 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 386 | 402 |
| city or town | Surrey | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M B Sanford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (13.1 vs 9.9).
- •Georges Vanier Elementary is the larger school with 1,814 students compared with 1,494.
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 Georges Vanier Elementary better than M B Sanford Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), M B Sanford Elementary ranks higher (13.1 vs 9.9 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 Georges Vanier Elementary and M B Sanford Elementary?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Surrey and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Georges Vanier Elementary: 1,814. M B Sanford Elementary: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Georges Vanier Elementary and M B Sanford Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Georges Vanier Elementary is 1172nd of 1,275 and M B Sanford Elementary is 1126th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).