Shaughnessy Elementary vs Westside Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaughnessy Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,285 students
Westside Montessori School
Vancouver · Independent elementary
80 students
| Measure | Shaughnessy Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | Westside Montessori School Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 89 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #122 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #122 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,285 | 80 |
| Enrolment | 1,285 | 80 |
| 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 | 518 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 535 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 504 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 518 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 531 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 552 | – |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaughnessy Elementary is the larger school with 1,285 students compared with 80.
- •Shaughnessy Elementary is a public school while Westside Montessori School 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 Shaughnessy Elementary better than Westside Montessori School?
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 Shaughnessy Elementary and Westside Montessori School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Shaughnessy Elementary: 1,285. Westside Montessori School: 80. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Shaughnessy Elementary and Westside Montessori School rank in British Columbia?
Shaughnessy Elementary is 122nd of 1,275 and Westside Montessori School is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).