St. Francis de Sales vs Stride Avenue Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Francis de Sales
Burnaby · Independent elementary
708 students
Stride Avenue Community Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,008 students
| Measure | St. Francis de Sales Burnaby, British Columbia | Stride Avenue Community Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 95 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #61 of 1,275 | #753 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #61 of 1,275 | #753 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 708 | 1,008 |
| Enrolment | 708 | 1,008 |
| 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 | 542 | 463 |
| FSA numeracy score | 560 | 440 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 532 | 470 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 555 | 452 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 552 | 457 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 565 | 429 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Francis de Sales scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.5 vs 41.6).
- •Stride Avenue Community Elementary is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 708.
- •St. Francis de Sales is a independent school while Stride Avenue Community Elementary is a public 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 St. Francis de Sales better than Stride Avenue Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Francis de Sales ranks higher (94.5 vs 41.6 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 St. Francis de Sales and Stride Avenue Community Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Francis de Sales: 708. Stride Avenue Community Elementary: 1,008. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Francis de Sales and Stride Avenue Community Elementary rank in British Columbia?
St. Francis de Sales is 61st of 1,275 and Stride Avenue Community Elementary is 753rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).