Bernard Elementary vs St Mary's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 222 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernard Elementary
Chilliwack · Public elementary
951 students
St Mary's
Chilliwack · Independent elementary
583 students
| Measure | Bernard Elementary Chilliwack, British Columbia | St Mary's Chilliwack, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #830 of 1,275 | #108 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #830 of 1,275 | #108 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 951 | 583 |
| Enrolment | 951 | 583 |
| 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 | 435 | 575 |
| FSA numeracy score | 459 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 435 | 536 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 459 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 614 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 530 |
| city or town | Chilliwack | Chilliwack |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.0 vs 35.9).
- •Bernard Elementary is the larger school with 951 students compared with 583.
- •Bernard Elementary is a public school while St Mary's 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 Bernard Elementary better than St Mary's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's ranks higher (90.0 vs 35.9 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 Bernard Elementary and St Mary's?
About 222 m in a straight line, between Chilliwack and Chilliwack in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bernard Elementary: 951. St Mary's: 583. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bernard Elementary and St Mary's rank in British Columbia?
Bernard Elementary is 830th of 1,275 and St Mary's is 108th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).