Howard De Beck Elementary vs Matthew McNair Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 960 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard De Beck Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,186 students
Matthew McNair Secondary
Richmond · Public elementary
2,078 students
| Measure | Howard De Beck Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | Matthew McNair Secondary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #151 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #151 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,186 | 2,078 |
| Enrolment | 1,186 | 2,078 |
| 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 | 513 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 525 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 524 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 534 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 502 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 517 | – |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew McNair Secondary is the larger school with 2,078 students compared with 1,186.
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 Howard De Beck Elementary better than Matthew McNair Secondary?
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 Howard De Beck Elementary and Matthew McNair Secondary?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Howard De Beck Elementary: 1,186. Matthew McNair Secondary: 2,078. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Howard De Beck Elementary and Matthew McNair Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Howard De Beck Elementary is 151st of 1,275 and Matthew McNair Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).