Lord Nelson Elementary vs St Francis of Assisi
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 642 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Nelson Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,428 students
St Francis of Assisi
Vancouver · Independent elementary
639 students
| Measure | Lord Nelson Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Francis of Assisi Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #402 of 1,275 | #63 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #402 of 1,275 | #63 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,428 | 639 |
| Enrolment | 1,428 | 639 |
| 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 | 489 | 539 |
| FSA numeracy score | 473 | 562 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 487 | 554 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 503 | 570 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 490 | 525 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 443 | 554 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.3 vs 66.7).
- •Lord Nelson Elementary is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 639.
- •Lord Nelson Elementary is a public school while St Francis of Assisi 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 Nelson Elementary better than St Francis of Assisi?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis of Assisi ranks higher (94.3 vs 66.7 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 Nelson Elementary and St Francis of Assisi?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Nelson Elementary: 1,428. St Francis of Assisi: 639. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Nelson Elementary and St Francis of Assisi rank in British Columbia?
Lord Nelson Elementary is 402nd of 1,275 and St Francis of Assisi is 63rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).