The Fernie Academy
🇨🇦 Official data · 2025Fernie, British Columbia V0B1M0 · Southeast Kootenay
#70 of 1,275 elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia
#70 of 1,275 nationally
About The Fernie Academy
The Fernie Academy is a independent elementary and secondary school located in Fernie, in the Southeast Kootenay school board or district of British Columbia, Canada. In 2025 it enrolled 923 students. Independent schools in British Columbia, partly funded by the province and charging fees.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 93.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada and 70th of 1,275 ranked elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia. Its strongest component is fsa literacy score (97th percentile), and its weakest is fsa numeracy score (91th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 923; fsa grade 4 literacy score 551; fsa grade 4 numeracy score 544; fsa grade 7 literacy score 574; fsa grade 7 numeracy score 531.
There are 4 schools in Fernie; The Fernie Academy ranks 1st of 3 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%)562
- FSA numeracy score (25%)537
- 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 The Fernie Academy by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 923
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- FSA literacy score
- 562
- Average scale score across Grades 4 and 7; about 500 is on track.
- FSA numeracy score
- 537
- Average scale score across Grades 4 and 7; about 500 is on track.
- FSA Grade 4 literacy score
- 551
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 4 numeracy score
- 544
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 7 literacy score
- 574
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 7 numeracy score
- 531
- Average scale score.
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Schools near The Fernie Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Fernie Academy a good school?
The Fernie Academy has a Success Index (Canada) of 93.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada) and ranks #70 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 The Fernie Academy rank in British Columbia?
The Fernie Academy ranks #70 of 1,275 elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia and #70 of 1,275 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Fernie Academy?
The Fernie Academy had 923 students in 2025.
Is The Fernie Academy a elementary school or a secondary school?
The Fernie Academy is classified as a elementary and secondary school. It is a independent school.
What other schools are near The Fernie Academy?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of The Fernie Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.