John Norquay Elementary vs St Mary's
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 Norquay Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
2,038 students
St Mary's
Vancouver · Independent elementary
1,016 students
| Measure | John Norquay Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Mary's Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #557 of 1,275 | #29 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #557 of 1,275 | #29 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,038 | 1,016 |
| Enrolment | 2,038 | 1,016 |
| 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 | 469 | 588 |
| FSA numeracy score | 471 | 584 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 467 | 577 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 464 | 597 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 472 | 599 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 478 | 571 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (97.8 vs 56.4).
- •John Norquay Elementary is the larger school with 2,038 students compared with 1,016.
- •John Norquay Elementary is a public school while St Mary's 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 John Norquay Elementary better than St Mary's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's ranks higher (97.8 vs 56.4 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 Norquay Elementary and St Mary's?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Norquay Elementary: 2,038. St Mary's: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Norquay Elementary and St Mary's rank in British Columbia?
John Norquay Elementary is 557th of 1,275 and St Mary's is 29th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).