Lord Byng Elementary vs St Joseph the Worker
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Byng Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,022 students
St Joseph the Worker
Richmond · Independent elementary
726 students
| Measure | Lord Byng Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | St Joseph the Worker Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #338 of 1,275 | #538 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #338 of 1,275 | #538 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,022 | 726 |
| Enrolment | 1,022 | 726 |
| 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 | 487 | 468 |
| FSA numeracy score | 492 | 476 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 446 | 491 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 479 | 481 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 527 | 446 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 505 | 471 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lord Byng Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.0 vs 57.7).
- •Lord Byng Elementary is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 726.
- •Lord Byng Elementary is a public school while St Joseph the Worker 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 Lord Byng Elementary better than St Joseph the Worker?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lord Byng Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 57.7 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 Lord Byng Elementary and St Joseph the Worker?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Byng Elementary: 1,022. St Joseph the Worker: 726. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Byng Elementary and St Joseph the Worker rank in British Columbia?
Lord Byng Elementary is 338th of 1,275 and St Joseph the Worker is 538th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).