St Francis Xavier
428 Great Northern Way · Vancouver · V5T4S5
St Francis Xavier sits among 52 elementary schools within 3 km of Strathcona. Every school in and around Strathcona →
What stands out about St Francis Xavier
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the top fifth in British Columbia.
- Strongest on Grade 7 numeracy: 596, against 454 in British Columbia.
- Independent: it runs itself, outside the public boards.
How St Francis Xavier 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.
On average across 4 reported measures of 4, St Francis Xavier is in the top fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 594 | 468 | Top fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 607 | 472 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 577 | 467 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 596 | 454 | Top fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
How St Francis Xavier is placed without a letter
Its standing, the top fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; St Francis Xavier itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Strathcona’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in St Francis Xavier and its neighbours.
Getting a place at St Francis Xavier
An independent school decides whom it takes and what it charges; provincial grants cover part of the cost.
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
The schools of its level closest to it, straight-line distance.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier | Independent | English | Top fifth | |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 0.3 km |
| Florence Nightingale Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 0.7 km |
| St Patrick's Elementary | Independent | English | Second fifth | 1 km |
| Queen Alexandra Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.4 km |
| Grandview ¿uuqinak’uuh Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.4 km |
| Simon Fraser Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 1.4 km |
Elementary schools near St Francis Xavier
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about St Francis Xavier
Who runs St Francis Xavier?
St Francis Xavier is outside the public boards (Independent).
What language does St Francis Xavier teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at St Francis Xavier?
Ask the school directly. Private schools take their own applications and charge tuition.
Which schools of the same kind are near St Francis Xavier?
The closest schools are Mount Pleasant Elementary (0.3 km), Florence Nightingale Elementary (0.7 km) and St Patrick's Elementary (1 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).