James Ardiel Elementary vs Mary Jane Shannon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Ardiel Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,616 students
Mary Jane Shannon Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,183 students
| Measure | James Ardiel Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | Mary Jane Shannon Elementary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1152 of 1,275 | #1141 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1152 of 1,275 | #1141 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,616 | 1,183 |
| Enrolment | 1,616 | 1,183 |
| 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 | 416 | 405 |
| FSA numeracy score | 399 | 411 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 427 | 422 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 415 | 386 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 405 | 388 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 383 | 436 |
| city or town | Surrey | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •James Ardiel Elementary is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 1,183.
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 James Ardiel Elementary better than Mary Jane Shannon Elementary?
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 James Ardiel Elementary and Mary Jane Shannon Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Ardiel Elementary: 1,616. Mary Jane Shannon Elementary: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Ardiel Elementary and Mary Jane Shannon Elementary rank in British Columbia?
James Ardiel Elementary is 1152nd of 1,275 and Mary Jane Shannon Elementary is 1141st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).