Glenwood Elementary vs Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
274 students
Nelson Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,250 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia | Nelson Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #877 of 1,275 | #438 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #877 of 1,275 | #438 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 274 | 1,250 |
| Enrolment | 274 | 1,250 |
| 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 | 448 | 473 |
| FSA numeracy score | 437 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 452 | 469 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 451 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 444 | 477 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 422 | 497 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.4 vs 32.6).
- •Nelson Elementary is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 274.
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 Glenwood Elementary better than Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nelson Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 32.6 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 Glenwood Elementary and Nelson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glenwood Elementary: 274. Nelson Elementary: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glenwood Elementary and Nelson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Glenwood Elementary is 877th of 1,275 and Nelson Elementary is 438th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).