St. Michaels vs Urban Academy Senior
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Senior
New Westminster · Independent elementary and secondary
852 students
| Measure | St. Michaels Burnaby, British Columbia | Urban Academy Senior New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 97 Top 5% | 93 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #40 of 1,275 | #80 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #40 of 1,275 | #80 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 735 | 852 |
| Enrolment | 735 | 852 |
| 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 | 535 |
| FSA numeracy score | 582 | 556 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 556 | 501 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 574 | 554 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 574 | 569 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 589 | 557 |
| 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 93.2).
- •Urban Academy Senior is the larger school with 852 students compared with 735.
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 Senior?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Michaels ranks higher (96.9 vs 93.2 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 Senior?
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 Senior: 852. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Michaels and Urban Academy Senior rank in British Columbia?
St. Michaels is 40th of 1,275 and Urban Academy Senior is 80th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).