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John G Diefenbaker Elementary

4511 Hermitage Dr, Richmond

Above average

John G Diefenbaker Elementary is above the BC average overall: above it on 4 of 4 measures.

The numbers

  • Grade 4 readingAbove BC average3-year average score 487 (BC: 471); in 2025/2026, at least 88% were on track or better (BC: 73%)
  • Grade 4 mathAbove BC average3-year average score 550 (BC: 478); in 2025/2026, at least 62% were on track or better (BC: 67%)
  • Grade 7 readingAbove BC average3-year average score 512 (BC: 464); in 2025/2026, at least 81% were on track or better (BC: 75%)
  • Grade 7 mathAbove BC average3-year average score 570 (BC: 462); in 2025/2026, at least 53% were on track or better (BC: 59%)

Provincial Foundation Skills Assessment (Grades 4 and 7), compared with the BC average over three years. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches.

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Common questions

Is John G Diefenbaker Elementary a good school?

John G Diefenbaker Elementary is above the BC average overall: above it on 4 of 4 measures. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches, so visit and talk to families too.

Does John G Diefenbaker Elementary offer French Immersion?

Yes: Late French Immersion, according to the Province's school list. Places are usually by application or lottery.

Data: Province of BC school list, Foundation Skills Assessment and graduation results (Open Government Licence – BC); catchments from district and city maps. Living in a catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed place. Always confirm with the Richmond school district.