St Matthew's Elementary vs Walnut Road 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 Matthew's Elementary
Surrey · Independent elementary
750 students
Walnut Road Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
2,623 students
| Measure | St Matthew's Elementary Surrey, British Columbia | Walnut Road Elementary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 10% | 72 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #103 of 1,275 | #335 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #103 of 1,275 | #335 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 750 | 2,623 |
| Enrolment | 750 | 2,623 |
| 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 | 550 | 485 |
| FSA numeracy score | 519 | 494 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 546 | 479 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 549 | 480 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 555 | 491 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 489 | 507 |
| city or town | Surrey | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.6 vs 72.1).
- •Walnut Road Elementary is the larger school with 2,623 students compared with 750.
- •St Matthew's Elementary is a independent school while Walnut Road 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 Matthew's Elementary better than Walnut Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew's Elementary ranks higher (90.6 vs 72.1 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 St Matthew's Elementary and Walnut Road Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Matthew's Elementary: 750. Walnut Road Elementary: 2,623. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Matthew's Elementary and Walnut Road Elementary rank in British Columbia?
St Matthew's Elementary is 103rd of 1,275 and Walnut Road Elementary is 335th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).