Bella Bella Community School vs St Bernadette
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 503 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Bella Community School
Bella Bella · Independent elementary and secondary
678 students
St Bernadette
Surrey · Independent elementary
670 students
| Measure | Bella Bella Community School Bella Bella, British Columbia | St Bernadette Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1181 of 1,275 | #62 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1181 of 1,275 | #62 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 678 | 670 |
| Enrolment | 678 | 670 |
| 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 | 403 | 546 |
| FSA numeracy score | 400 | 556 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 428 | 554 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 474 | 566 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 378 | 537 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 326 | 545 |
| city or town | Bella Bella | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.3 vs 9.3).
- •Bella Bella Community School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 670.
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 Bella Bella Community School better than St Bernadette?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Bernadette ranks higher (94.3 vs 9.3 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 Bella Bella Community School and St Bernadette?
About 503 km in a straight line, between Bella Bella and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bella Bella Community School: 678. St Bernadette: 670. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bella Bella Community School and St Bernadette rank in British Columbia?
Bella Bella Community School is 1181st of 1,275 and St Bernadette is 62nd of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).