Herbert Spencer Elementary vs PALS Autism Society (School Program)
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.
Herbert Spencer Elementary
New Westminster · Public elementary
1,410 students
PALS Autism Society (School Program)
New Westminster · Independent elementary and secondary
35 students
| Measure | Herbert Spencer Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia | PALS Autism Society (School Program) New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #404 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #404 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,410 | 35 |
| Enrolment | 1,410 | 35 |
| 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 | 477 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 489 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 477 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 489 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | New Westminster | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Spencer Elementary is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 35.
- •Herbert Spencer Elementary is a public school while PALS Autism Society (School Program) 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 Herbert Spencer Elementary better than PALS Autism Society (School Program)?
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 Herbert Spencer Elementary and PALS Autism Society (School Program)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Westminster and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Herbert Spencer Elementary: 1,410. PALS Autism Society (School Program): 35. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Herbert Spencer Elementary and PALS Autism Society (School Program) rank in British Columbia?
Herbert Spencer Elementary is 404th of 1,275 and PALS Autism Society (School Program) is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).