Ridgeway Elementary vs St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 595 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeway Elementary
North Vancouver · Public elementary
2,123 students
St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts
North Vancouver · Independent elementary and secondary
316 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Elementary North Vancouver, British Columbia | St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts North Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #629 of 1,275 | #126 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #629 of 1,275 | #126 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,123 | 316 |
| Enrolment | 2,123 | 316 |
| 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 | 461 | 536 |
| FSA numeracy score | 468 | 516 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 454 | 523 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 465 | 542 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 467 | 549 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 471 | 490 |
| city or town | North Vancouver | North Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.9 vs 50.9).
- •Ridgeway Elementary is the larger school with 2,123 students compared with 316.
- •Ridgeway Elementary is a public school while St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts 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 Ridgeway Elementary better than St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts ranks higher (88.9 vs 50.9 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 Ridgeway Elementary and St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts?
About 595 m in a straight line, between North Vancouver and North Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ridgeway Elementary: 2,123. St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts: 316. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ridgeway Elementary and St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts rank in British Columbia?
Ridgeway Elementary is 629th of 1,275 and St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts is 126th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).