St Andrew's
450 47th Ave E · Vancouver · V5W2B4
One of Sunset’s 64 elementary schools, counting 3 km beyond the edge: St Andrew's. Every school in and around Sunset →
What stands out about St Andrew's
- Its results sit in the second fifth in British Columbia, averaged over its measures.
- On Grade 7 literacy it reaches 538, above the 467 in British Columbia.
- Independent: it runs itself, outside the public boards.
How St Andrew'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.
On average across 4 reported measures of 4, St Andrew's is in the second fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 505 | 468 | Top fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 541 | 472 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 538 | 467 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 472 | 454 | Middle fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
St Andrew's is placed by its results, not lettered
Its standing, the second fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; St Andrew's itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
The letter belongs to Sunset: its School Grade weighs St Andrew's with every other school around it.
Getting a place at St Andrew's
Independent schools here charge fees but receive some provincial funding if they meet its standards.
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 neighbouring schools of its level, with their systems.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's | Independent | English | Second fifth | |
| John Henderson Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 0.5 km |
| Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 1 km |
| Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.1 km |
| Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.4 km |
| Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.4 km |
| J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary | English public | English | Top fifth | 1.4 km |
Elementary schools near St Andrew'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 Andrew's
Who runs St Andrew's?
St Andrew's runs outside the public boards: Independent.
What language does St Andrew's teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at St Andrew's?
Ask the school directly. Private schools take their own applications and charge tuition.
Which schools of the same kind are near St Andrew's?
Closest by: John Henderson Elementary (0.5 km), Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary (1 km) and Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary (1.1 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).