St. Edmund's
535 Mahon Ave · North Vancouver · V7M2R7
One of North Vancouver’s 44 elementary schools, counting 3 km beyond the edge: St. Edmund's. Every school in and around North Vancouver →
What stands out about St. Edmund's
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the second fifth in British Columbia.
- Strongest on Grade 4 numeracy: 555, against 472 in British Columbia.
- An independent school, outside the public boards.
How St. Edmund's does on BC’s assessments
The Foundation Skills Assessment in Grades 4 and 7 and first-time graduation: each school against every school in BC.
St. Edmund's reports 4 of 4 measures; on average they sit in the second fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 491 | 468 | Second fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 555 | 472 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 508 | 467 | Second fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 489 | 454 | Second fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
St. Edmund's is placed by its results, not lettered
The second fifth in British Columbia is where St. Edmund's’ results put it among the province’s schools. That is the comparison the published figures allow; a letter is something we give towns, not single schools.
For a letter, see North Vancouver’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in St. Edmund's and its neighbours.
Getting a place at St. Edmund's
Independent schools choose their students and charge fees, with part of their costs paid by the province when they qualify.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
Nearby schools teaching the same grades, whichever board runs them.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Edmund's | Independent | English | Second fifth | |
| Queen Mary Community Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 0.3 km |
| Westview Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 0.8 km |
| Ridgeway Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.5 km |
| Larson Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.7 km |
| Holy Trinity School | Independent | English | Top fifth | 1.9 km |
| Queensbury Elementary | English public | English | Top fifth | 2 km |
Elementary schools near St. Edmund's
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about St. Edmund's
Who runs St. Edmund's?
St. Edmund's runs outside the public boards: Independent.
What language does St. Edmund's teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at St. Edmund's?
Ask the school directly. Private schools take their own applications and charge tuition.
Which schools of the same kind are near St. Edmund's?
Nearest of all: Queen Mary Community Elementary (0.3 km), Westview Elementary (0.8 km) and Ridgeway Elementary (1.5 km).
Sources: BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, K-12 school list 2025/26 (Open Government Licence – British Columbia) · BC Ministry of Education and Child Care: FSA 2021/22 to 2025/26 (the latest year with a value) and first-time Grade 12 graduation; masked where groups are small; resident students only. Open Government Licence – British Columbia. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).