Bastion Elementary vs J.L. Jackson Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bastion Elementary
Salmon Arm · Public elementary
1,129 students
J.L. Jackson Secondary
Salmon Arm · Public middle
1,851 students
| Measure | Bastion Elementary Salmon Arm, British Columbia | J.L. Jackson Secondary Salmon Arm, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #370 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #370 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,129 | 1,851 |
| Enrolment | 1,129 | 1,851 |
| 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 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 481 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 488 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 481 | – |
| 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
- •J.L. Jackson Secondary is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 1,129.
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 J.L. Jackson Secondary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bastion Elementary and J.L. Jackson Secondary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salmon Arm and Salmon Arm in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bastion Elementary: 1,129. J.L. Jackson Secondary: 1,851. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bastion Elementary and J.L. Jackson Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Bastion Elementary is 370th of 1,275 and J.L. Jackson Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).