John Henderson Elementary vs Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Henderson Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,533 students
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,330 students
| Measure | John Henderson Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1030 of 1,275 | #407 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1030 of 1,275 | #407 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,533 | 1,330 |
| Enrolment | 1,533 | 1,330 |
| 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 | 438 | 475 |
| FSA numeracy score | 403 | 491 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 418 | 470 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 401 | 461 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 458 | 481 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 406 | 520 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.5 vs 19.4).
- •John Henderson Elementary is the larger school with 1,533 students compared with 1,330.
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 John Henderson Elementary better than Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 19.4 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 John Henderson Elementary and Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Henderson Elementary: 1,533. Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Henderson Elementary and Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary rank in British Columbia?
John Henderson Elementary is 1030th of 1,275 and Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary is 407th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).