John Oliver Secondary vs Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Oliver Secondary
Vancouver · Public secondary
2,778 students
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,330 students
| Measure | John Oliver Secondary Vancouver, British Columbia | Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #407 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #407 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,778 | 1,330 |
| Enrolment | 2,778 | 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 | – | 475 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 491 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 470 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 461 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 481 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 520 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Oliver Secondary is the larger school with 2,778 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 Oliver Secondary better than Sir Wm Van Horne 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 John Oliver Secondary and Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Oliver Secondary: 2,778. Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Oliver Secondary and Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary rank in British Columbia?
John Oliver Secondary is unranked and Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary is 407th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).