Peace Arch Elementary vs St John Paul II Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peace Arch Elementary
White Rock · Public elementary
1,574 students
St John Paul II Academy
Surrey · Independent secondary
423 students
| Measure | Peace Arch Elementary White Rock, British Columbia | St John Paul II Academy Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #739 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #739 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,574 | 423 |
| Enrolment | 1,574 | 423 |
| 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 | 469 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 437 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 465 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 442 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 473 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 431 | – |
| city or town | White Rock | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peace Arch Elementary is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 423.
- •Peace Arch Elementary is a public school while St John Paul II Academy 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 Peace Arch Elementary better than St John Paul II Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Peace Arch Elementary and St John Paul II Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between White Rock and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Peace Arch Elementary: 1,574. St John Paul II Academy: 423. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Peace Arch Elementary and St John Paul II Academy rank in British Columbia?
Peace Arch Elementary is 739th of 1,275 and St John Paul II Academy is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).