Howard De Beck Elementary vs St Paul School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard De Beck Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,186 students
St Paul School
Richmond · Independent elementary
750 students
| Measure | Howard De Beck Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | St Paul School Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 25% | 86 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #151 of 1,275 | #160 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #151 of 1,275 | #160 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,186 | 750 |
| Enrolment | 1,186 | 750 |
| 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 | 505 |
| FSA numeracy score | 525 | 532 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 524 | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 534 | 518 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 502 | 510 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 517 | 547 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard De Beck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.3 vs 86.3).
- •Howard De Beck Elementary is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 750.
- •Howard De Beck Elementary is a public school while St Paul 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 Howard De Beck Elementary better than St Paul School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Howard De Beck Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 86.3 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 Howard De Beck Elementary and St Paul School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Howard De Beck Elementary: 1,186. St Paul School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Howard De Beck Elementary and St Paul School rank in British Columbia?
Howard De Beck Elementary is 151st of 1,275 and St Paul School is 160th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).