Our Lady of Mercy vs St Matthew's Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 13 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy
Burnaby · Independent elementary
751 students
St Matthew's Elementary
Surrey · Independent elementary
750 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy Burnaby, British Columbia | St Matthew's Elementary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 100 Top 5% | 91 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #4 of 1,275 | #103 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #4 of 1,275 | #103 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 751 | 750 |
| Enrolment | 751 | 750 |
| 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 | 636 | 550 |
| FSA numeracy score | 642 | 519 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 662 | 546 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 655 | 549 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 611 | 555 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 630 | 489 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (99.7 vs 90.6).
- •Our Lady of Mercy is the larger school with 751 students compared with 750.
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 Our Lady of Mercy better than St Matthew's Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mercy ranks higher (99.7 vs 90.6 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 Our Lady of Mercy and St Matthew's Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Mercy: 751. St Matthew's Elementary: 750. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Mercy and St Matthew's Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Our Lady of Mercy is 4th of 1,275 and St Matthew's Elementary is 103rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).