Sir John Franklin Community vs St. Helen's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 618 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Franklin Community
Vancouver · Public elementary
689 students
St. Helen's
Burnaby · Independent elementary
1,050 students
| Measure | Sir John Franklin Community Vancouver, British Columbia | St. Helen's Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #396 of 1,275 | #64 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #396 of 1,275 | #64 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 689 | 1,050 |
| Enrolment | 689 | 1,050 |
| 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 | 484 | 539 |
| FSA numeracy score | 480 | 561 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 474 | 545 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 499 | 586 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 495 | 533 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 461 | 537 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Helen's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.2 vs 67.1).
- •St. Helen's is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 689.
- •Sir John Franklin Community is a public school while St. Helen'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 John Franklin Community better than St. Helen's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Helen's ranks higher (94.2 vs 67.1 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 John Franklin Community and St. Helen's?
About 618 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir John Franklin Community: 689. St. Helen's: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir John Franklin Community and St. Helen's rank in British Columbia?
Sir John Franklin Community is 396th of 1,275 and St. Helen's is 64th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).