Bastion Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bastion Elementary
Salmon Arm · Public elementary
1,129 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Salmon Arm · Public elementary
859 students
| Measure | Bastion Elementary Salmon Arm, British Columbia | Hillcrest Elementary Salmon Arm, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #370 of 1,275 | #699 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #370 of 1,275 | #699 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,129 | 859 |
| Enrolment | 1,129 | 859 |
| 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 | 488 | 445 |
| FSA numeracy score | 481 | 471 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 488 | 445 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 481 | 471 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Salmon Arm | Salmon Arm |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bastion Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.0 vs 45.1).
- •Bastion Elementary is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 859.
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 Bastion Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bastion Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 45.1 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 Bastion Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salmon Arm and Salmon Arm in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bastion Elementary: 1,129. Hillcrest Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bastion Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Bastion Elementary is 370th of 1,275 and Hillcrest Elementary is 699th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).