Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary vs St Andrew's
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.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,216 students
St Andrew's
Vancouver · Independent elementary
553 students
| Measure | Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Andrew's Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #575 of 1,275 | #174 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #575 of 1,275 | #174 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,216 | 553 |
| Enrolment | 1,216 | 553 |
| 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 | 473 | 522 |
| FSA numeracy score | 465 | 506 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 493 | 505 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 452 | 541 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 453 | 538 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 477 | 472 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.9 vs 55.1).
- •Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 553.
- •Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary is a public school while St Andrew's 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 Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary better than St Andrew's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Andrew's ranks higher (84.9 vs 55.1 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 Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary and St Andrew's?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary: 1,216. St Andrew's: 553. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary and St Andrew's rank in British Columbia?
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary is 575th of 1,275 and St Andrew's is 174th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).