St Joseph School
🇨🇦 Official data · 2025Nelson, British Columbia V1L4S2 · Kootenay Lake
#79 of 1,275 elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia
#79 of 1,275 nationally
About St Joseph School
St Joseph School is a independent elementary and secondary located in Nelson, in the Kootenay Lake school board or district of British Columbia, Canada. In 2025 it enrolled 479 students. Independent schools in British Columbia, partly funded by the province and charging fees.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 93.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada and 79th of 1,275 ranked elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia. Its strongest component is fsa numeracy score (94th percentile), and its weakest is fsa literacy score (93th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 479; fsa grade 4 literacy score 535; fsa grade 4 numeracy score 552; fsa grade 7 literacy score 535; fsa grade 7 numeracy score 557.
There are 13 schools in Nelson; St Joseph School ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (Canada) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary and secondary schools across Canada.
- EQAO Grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%)–
- EQAO Grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%)–
- EQAO Grade 9 mathematics (25%)–
- OSSLT first-attempt pass rate (20%)–
- FSA literacy score (25%)535
- FSA numeracy score (25%)554
- Community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%)–
- Parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%)–
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Joseph School by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 479
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- FSA literacy score
- 535
- Average scale score across Grades 4 and 7; about 500 is on track.
- FSA numeracy score
- 554
- Average scale score across Grades 4 and 7; about 500 is on track.
- FSA Grade 4 literacy score
- 535
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 4 numeracy score
- 552
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 7 literacy score
- 535
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 7 numeracy score
- 557
- Average scale score.
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Schools near St Joseph School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
Wildflower
Nelson · Public elementary and secondary
535 students · 174 m away
Trafalgar Middle School
Nelson · Public middle
1,529 students · 298 m away
South Nelson Elementary
Nelson · Public elementary
560 students · 361 m away
Rosemont Elementary School
Nelson · Public elementary
334 students · 1.2 km away
Hume Elementary School
Nelson · Public elementary
660 students · 1.5 km away
L V Rogers Secondary
Nelson · Public secondary
1,818 students · 1.9 km away
Secondaire de Nelson
Nelson · Public secondary
73 students · 1.9 km away
Nelson Christian Community School
Nelson · Independent elementary and secondary
98 students · 2.5 km away
Nelson Waldorf School
Nelson · Independent elementary and secondary
353 students · 5.0 km away
Blewett Elementary School
Nelson · Public elementary
272 students · 5.6 km away
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Acwsalcta Band School
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Urban Academy Junior
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John Paul II Catholic School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph School a good school?
St Joseph School has a Success Index (Canada) of 93.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada) and ranks #79 of 1,275 in British Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Joseph School rank in British Columbia?
St Joseph School ranks #79 of 1,275 elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia and #79 of 1,275 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Joseph School?
St Joseph School had 479 students in 2025.
Is St Joseph School a elementary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph School is classified as a elementary and secondary. It is a independent school.
What other schools are near St Joseph School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.