Lord Kelvin Elementary vs St. Thomas More Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 745 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
St. Thomas More Collegiate
Burnaby · Independent secondary
2,115 students
| Measure | Lord Kelvin Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia | St. Thomas More Collegiate Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #749 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #749 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,059 | 2,115 |
| Enrolment | 2,059 | 2,115 |
| 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 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 448 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 459 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 448 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | New Westminster | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Thomas More Collegiate is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 2,059.
- •Lord Kelvin Elementary is a public school while St. Thomas More Collegiate 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 St. Thomas More Collegiate?
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 Lord Kelvin Elementary and St. Thomas More Collegiate?
About 745 m in a straight line, between New Westminster and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Kelvin Elementary: 2,059. St. Thomas More Collegiate: 2,115. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Kelvin Elementary and St. Thomas More Collegiate rank in British Columbia?
Lord Kelvin Elementary is 749th of 1,275 and St. Thomas More Collegiate is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).