Aberdeen Elementary vs McGowan Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdeen Elementary
Kamloops · Public elementary
1,568 students
McGowan Park Elementary
Kamloops · Public elementary
1,243 students
| Measure | Aberdeen Elementary Kamloops, British Columbia | McGowan Park Elementary Kamloops, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #892 of 1,275 | #405 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #892 of 1,275 | #405 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,568 | 1,243 |
| Enrolment | 1,568 | 1,243 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 442 | 479 |
| FSA numeracy score | 440 | 486 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 455 | 468 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 454 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 428 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 426 | 491 |
| city or town | Kamloops | Kamloops |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGowan Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.6 vs 31.4).
- •Aberdeen Elementary is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 1,243.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aberdeen Elementary better than McGowan Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), McGowan Park Elementary ranks higher (66.6 vs 31.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aberdeen Elementary and McGowan Park Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kamloops and Kamloops in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aberdeen Elementary: 1,568. McGowan Park Elementary: 1,243. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aberdeen Elementary and McGowan Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Aberdeen Elementary is 892nd of 1,275 and McGowan Park Elementary is 405th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).