Semiahmoo Trail Elementary vs Star of the Sea
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Semiahmoo Trail Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,286 students
Star of the Sea
Surrey · Independent elementary
1,476 students
| Measure | Semiahmoo Trail Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | Star of the Sea Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 50% | 94 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #343 of 1,275 | #74 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #343 of 1,275 | #74 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,286 | 1,476 |
| Enrolment | 1,286 | 1,476 |
| 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 | 481 | 541 |
| FSA numeracy score | 499 | 554 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 452 | 519 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 473 | 530 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 510 | 563 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 526 | 578 |
| city or town | Surrey | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Star of the Sea scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (93.6 vs 71.7).
- •Star of the Sea is the larger school with 1,476 students compared with 1,286.
- •Semiahmoo Trail Elementary is a public school while Star of the Sea 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 Semiahmoo Trail Elementary better than Star of the Sea?
On the Success Index (Canada), Star of the Sea ranks higher (93.6 vs 71.7 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 Semiahmoo Trail Elementary and Star of the Sea?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Semiahmoo Trail Elementary: 1,286. Star of the Sea: 1,476. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Semiahmoo Trail Elementary and Star of the Sea rank in British Columbia?
Semiahmoo Trail Elementary is 343rd of 1,275 and Star of the Sea is 74th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).