Leigh Elementary vs Smiling Creek 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.
Leigh Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
1,484 students
Smiling Creek Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
1,526 students
| Measure | Leigh Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia | Smiling Creek Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #479 of 1,275 | #494 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #479 of 1,275 | #494 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,484 | 1,526 |
| Enrolment | 1,484 | 1,526 |
| 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 | 467 | 474 |
| FSA numeracy score | 490 | 478 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 467 | 474 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 490 | 478 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Coquitlam | Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leigh Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.0 vs 61.0).
- •Smiling Creek Elementary is the larger school with 1,526 students compared with 1,484.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Leigh Elementary better than Smiling Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Leigh Elementary ranks higher (62.0 vs 61.0 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 Leigh Elementary and Smiling Creek Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Coquitlam and Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Leigh Elementary: 1,484. Smiling Creek Elementary: 1,526. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Leigh Elementary and Smiling Creek Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Leigh Elementary is 479th of 1,275 and Smiling Creek Elementary is 494th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).