Lord Strathcona Community Elementary vs St Francis Xavier
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary
Vancouver ยท Public elementary
1,322 students
St Francis Xavier
Vancouver ยท Independent elementary
1,359 students
| Measure | Lord Strathcona Community Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Francis Xavier Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 2 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1255 of 1,275 | #18 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1255 of 1,275 | #18 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 1,322 | 1,359 |
| Enrolment | 1,322 | 1,359 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 6 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | โ | โ |
| OSSLT pass rate | โ | โ |
| Low-income households | โ | โ |
| Parents without a credential | โ | โ |
| First language not English | โ | โ |
| Special education | โ | โ |
| Identified as gifted | โ | โ |
| FSA literacy score | 369 | 586 |
| FSA numeracy score | 342 | 602 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 381 | 594 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 340 | 607 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 357 | 577 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 344 | 596 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSt Francis Xavier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (98.4 vs 1.9).
- โขSt Francis Xavier is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 1,322.
- โขLord Strathcona Community Elementary is a public school while St Francis Xavier 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 Strathcona Community Elementary better than St Francis Xavier?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis Xavier ranks higher (98.4 vs 1.9 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 Strathcona Community Elementary and St Francis Xavier?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary: 1,322. St Francis Xavier: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Strathcona Community Elementary and St Francis Xavier rank in British Columbia?
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary is 1255th of 1,275 and St Francis Xavier is 18th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).