Skwo:wech vs St. Michaels
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.
Skwo:wech
New Westminster · Public elementary
1,464 students
St. Michaels
Burnaby · Independent elementary
735 students
| Measure | Skwo:wech New Westminster, British Columbia | St. Michaels Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #285 of 1,275 | #40 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #285 of 1,275 | #40 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,464 | 735 |
| Enrolment | 1,464 | 735 |
| 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 | 488 | 565 |
| FSA numeracy score | 505 | 582 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 488 | 556 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 505 | 574 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 574 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 589 |
| city or town | New Westminster | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Michaels scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (96.9 vs 76.4).
- •Skwo:wech is the larger school with 1,464 students compared with 735.
- •Skwo:wech is a public school while St. Michaels 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 Skwo:wech better than St. Michaels?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Michaels ranks higher (96.9 vs 76.4 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 Skwo:wech and St. Michaels?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Westminster and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Skwo:wech: 1,464. St. Michaels: 735. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Skwo:wech and St. Michaels rank in British Columbia?
Skwo:wech is 285th of 1,275 and St. Michaels is 40th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).