St. Thomas More Collegiate vs Stride Avenue Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Thomas More Collegiate
Burnaby · Independent secondary
2,115 students
Stride Avenue Community Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,008 students
| Measure | St. Thomas More Collegiate Burnaby, British Columbia | Stride Avenue Community Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #753 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #753 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,115 | 1,008 |
| Enrolment | 2,115 | 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 | – | 463 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 440 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 470 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 452 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 457 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 429 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Thomas More Collegiate is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 1,008.
- •St. Thomas More Collegiate 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. Thomas More Collegiate better than Stride Avenue Community Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St. Thomas More Collegiate and Stride Avenue Community Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Thomas More Collegiate: 2,115. Stride Avenue Community Elementary: 1,008. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Thomas More Collegiate and Stride Avenue Community Elementary rank in British Columbia?
St. Thomas More Collegiate is unranked and Stride Avenue Community Elementary is 753rd of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).