Lord Kelvin Elementary vs Our Lady of Mercy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 605 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Kelvin Elementary
New Westminster · Public elementary
2,059 students
Our Lady of Mercy
Burnaby · Independent elementary
751 students
| Measure | Lord Kelvin Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia | Our Lady of Mercy Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 100 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #749 of 1,275 | #4 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #749 of 1,275 | #4 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,059 | 751 |
| Enrolment | 2,059 | 751 |
| 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 | 459 | 636 |
| FSA numeracy score | 448 | 642 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 459 | 662 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 448 | 655 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 611 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 630 |
| city or town | New Westminster | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (99.7 vs 42.0).
- •Lord Kelvin Elementary is the larger school with 2,059 students compared with 751.
- •Lord Kelvin Elementary is a public school while Our Lady of Mercy 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 Kelvin Elementary better than Our Lady of Mercy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mercy ranks higher (99.7 vs 42.0 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 Lord Kelvin Elementary and Our Lady of Mercy?
About 605 m in a straight line, between New Westminster and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Kelvin Elementary: 2,059. Our Lady of Mercy: 751. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Kelvin Elementary and Our Lady of Mercy rank in British Columbia?
Lord Kelvin Elementary is 749th of 1,275 and Our Lady of Mercy is 4th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).