John T Errington Elementary vs W D Ferris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John T Errington Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
987 students
W D Ferris Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,970 students
| Measure | John T Errington Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | W D Ferris Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #144 of 1,275 | #119 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #144 of 1,275 | #119 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 987 | 1,970 |
| Enrolment | 987 | 1,970 |
| 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 | 499 | 516 |
| FSA numeracy score | 567 | 540 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 469 | 532 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 536 | 548 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 528 | 501 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 599 | 532 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W D Ferris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.4 vs 87.8).
- •W D Ferris Elementary is the larger school with 1,970 students compared with 987.
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 T Errington Elementary better than W D Ferris Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), W D Ferris Elementary ranks higher (89.4 vs 87.8 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 T Errington Elementary and W D Ferris Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John T Errington Elementary: 987. W D Ferris Elementary: 1,970. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John T Errington Elementary and W D Ferris Elementary rank in British Columbia?
John T Errington Elementary is 144th of 1,275 and W D Ferris Elementary is 119th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).