Simon Fraser Elementary vs St Patrick's Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 482 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simon Fraser Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,030 students
St Patrick's Elementary
Vancouver · Independent elementary
539 students
| Measure | Simon Fraser Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Patrick's Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #249 of 1,275 | #259 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #249 of 1,275 | #259 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,030 | 539 |
| Enrolment | 1,030 | 539 |
| 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 | 505 | 529 |
| FSA numeracy score | 497 | 483 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 486 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 507 | 483 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 524 | 569 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 486 | 483 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (79.2 vs 78.7).
- •Simon Fraser Elementary is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 539.
- •Simon Fraser Elementary is a public school while St Patrick'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 Simon Fraser Elementary better than St Patrick's Elementary?
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 Simon Fraser Elementary and St Patrick's Elementary?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Simon Fraser Elementary: 1,030. St Patrick's Elementary: 539. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Simon Fraser Elementary and St Patrick's Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Simon Fraser Elementary is 249th of 1,275 and St Patrick's Elementary is 259th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).