St. Michaels vs Urban Academy Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 992 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Michaels
Burnaby · Independent elementary
735 students
Urban Academy Junior
New Westminster · Independent elementary
466 students
| Measure | St. Michaels Burnaby, British Columbia | Urban Academy Junior New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 97 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #40 of 1,275 | #52 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #40 of 1,275 | #52 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 735 | 466 |
| Enrolment | 735 | 466 |
| 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 | 565 | 545 |
| FSA numeracy score | 582 | 568 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 556 | 543 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 574 | 561 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 574 | 546 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 589 | 576 |
| city or town | Burnaby | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Michaels scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (96.9 vs 95.3).
- •St. Michaels is the larger school with 735 students compared with 466.
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. Michaels better than Urban Academy Junior?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Michaels ranks higher (96.9 vs 95.3 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. Michaels and Urban Academy Junior?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Burnaby and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Michaels: 735. Urban Academy Junior: 466. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Michaels and Urban Academy Junior rank in British Columbia?
St. Michaels is 40th of 1,275 and Urban Academy Junior is 52nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).