Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary vs St Andrew's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 954 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,330 students
St Andrew's
Vancouver · Independent elementary
553 students
| Measure | Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | St Andrew's Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #407 of 1,275 | #174 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #407 of 1,275 | #174 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,330 | 553 |
| Enrolment | 1,330 | 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 | 475 | 522 |
| FSA numeracy score | 491 | 506 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 470 | 505 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 461 | 541 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 481 | 538 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 520 | 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 66.5).
- •Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 553.
- •Sir Wm Van Horne 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 Wm Van Horne Elementary better than St Andrew's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Andrew's ranks higher (84.9 vs 66.5 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 Wm Van Horne Elementary and St Andrew's?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary: 1,330. St Andrew's: 553. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary and St Andrew's rank in British Columbia?
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary is 407th of 1,275 and St Andrew's is 174th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).