Herbert Spencer Elementary
605 Second St, New Westminster
Herbert Spencer Elementary is around the BC average overall: above it on 1, around it on 1 of 2 measures.
The numbers
- Grade 4 readingAround BC average3-year average score 479 (BC: 471); in 2025/2026, at least 67% were on track or better (BC: 73%)
- Grade 4 mathAbove BC average3-year average score 493 (BC: 478); in 2025/2026, at least 62% were on track or better (BC: 67%)
- Grade 7 readingNot reportedFewer than 10 students, so not reported
- Grade 7 mathNot reportedFewer than 10 students, so not reported
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.
Where it leads
Which secondary depends on your address. Check it on the New Westminster school locator ↗.
Other paths nearby
Catholic- Our Lady of Mercy1.7 kmAbove average
- St. Michaels2.4 kmAbove average
Nearby elementary schools
- F W Howay Elementary1.0 kmAbove average
- Ecole Qayqayt Elementary1.2 kmAverage
- Lord Kelvin Elementary1.4 kmAverage
- Skwo:wech1.4 kmAbove average
Common questions
Is Herbert Spencer Elementary a good school?
Herbert Spencer Elementary is around the BC average overall: above it on 1, around it on 1 of 2 measures. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches, so visit and talk to families too.
Does Herbert Spencer Elementary offer French Immersion?
Yes: Early 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 New Westminster school district.