Bastion Elementary vs King's Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 997 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bastion Elementary
Salmon Arm · Public elementary
1,129 students
King's Christian School
Salmon Arm · Independent elementary and secondary
914 students
| Measure | Bastion Elementary Salmon Arm, British Columbia | King's Christian School Salmon Arm, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #370 of 1,275 | #200 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #370 of 1,275 | #200 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,129 | 914 |
| Enrolment | 1,129 | 914 |
| 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 | 527 |
| FSA numeracy score | 481 | 495 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 488 | 520 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 481 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 534 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 502 |
| city or town | Salmon Arm | Salmon Arm |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King's Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.8 vs 69.0).
- •Bastion Elementary is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 914.
- •Bastion Elementary is a public school while King's Christian School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 King's Christian School?
On the Success Index (Canada), King's Christian School ranks higher (82.8 vs 69.0 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 King's Christian School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Salmon Arm and Salmon Arm in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bastion Elementary: 1,129. King's Christian School: 914. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bastion Elementary and King's Christian School rank in British Columbia?
Bastion Elementary is 370th of 1,275 and King's Christian School is 200th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).