Serpentine Heights Elementary vs St Matthew's Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Serpentine Heights Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,285 students
St Matthew's Elementary
Surrey · Independent elementary
750 students
| Measure | Serpentine Heights Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | St Matthew's Elementary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #968 of 1,275 | #103 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #968 of 1,275 | #103 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,285 | 750 |
| Enrolment | 1,285 | 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 | 438 | 550 |
| FSA numeracy score | 423 | 519 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 437 | 546 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 437 | 549 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 438 | 555 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 410 | 489 |
| city or town | Surrey | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.6 vs 24.8).
- •Serpentine Heights Elementary is the larger school with 1,285 students compared with 750.
- •Serpentine Heights Elementary is a public school while St Matthew's Elementary 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 Serpentine Heights Elementary better than St Matthew's Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew's Elementary ranks higher (90.6 vs 24.8 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 Serpentine Heights Elementary and St Matthew's Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Serpentine Heights Elementary: 1,285. St Matthew's Elementary: 750. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Serpentine Heights Elementary and St Matthew's Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Serpentine Heights Elementary is 968th 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).