Our Lady of Mercy vs Twelfth Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 330 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy
Burnaby · Independent elementary
751 students
Twelfth Avenue Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
944 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy Burnaby, British Columbia | Twelfth Avenue Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 100 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #4 of 1,275 | #834 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #4 of 1,275 | #834 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 751 | 944 |
| Enrolment | 751 | 944 |
| 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 | 443 |
| FSA numeracy score | 642 | 451 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 662 | 454 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 655 | 450 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 611 | 433 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 630 | 453 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (99.7 vs 35.7).
- •Twelfth Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 944 students compared with 751.
- •Our Lady of Mercy is a independent school while Twelfth Avenue Elementary is a public 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 Our Lady of Mercy better than Twelfth Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mercy ranks higher (99.7 vs 35.7 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 Our Lady of Mercy and Twelfth Avenue Elementary?
About 330 m in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Mercy: 751. Twelfth Avenue Elementary: 944. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Mercy and Twelfth Avenue Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Our Lady of Mercy is 4th of 1,275 and Twelfth Avenue Elementary is 834th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).