Lord Selkirk Elementary vs St Joseph's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 725 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Selkirk Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
2,044 students
St Joseph's
Vancouver · Independent elementary
565 students
| Measure | Lord Selkirk Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Joseph's Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #715 of 1,275 | #114 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #715 of 1,275 | #114 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,044 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 2,044 | 565 |
| 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 | 458 | 528 |
| FSA numeracy score | 454 | 525 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 469 | 558 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 460 | 529 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 447 | 498 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 449 | 521 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.7 vs 44.3).
- •Lord Selkirk Elementary is the larger school with 2,044 students compared with 565.
- •Lord Selkirk Elementary is a public school while St Joseph's 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 Selkirk Elementary better than St Joseph's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's ranks higher (89.7 vs 44.3 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 Selkirk Elementary and St Joseph's?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Selkirk Elementary: 2,044. St Joseph's: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Selkirk Elementary and St Joseph's rank in British Columbia?
Lord Selkirk Elementary is 715th of 1,275 and St Joseph's is 114th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).