Bert Ambrose vs C.M. Finch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bert Ambrose
Fort St. John · Public elementary
632 students
C.M. Finch Elementary
Fort St John · Public elementary
805 students
| Measure | Bert Ambrose Fort St. John, British Columbia | C.M. Finch Elementary Fort St John, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #468 of 1,275 | #841 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #468 of 1,275 | #841 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 632 | 805 |
| Enrolment | 632 | 805 |
| 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 | 465 | 455 |
| FSA numeracy score | 495 | 434 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 465 | 455 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 495 | 434 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Fort St. John | Fort St John |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bert Ambrose scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.4 vs 35.0).
- •C.M. Finch Elementary is the larger school with 805 students compared with 632.
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 Bert Ambrose better than C.M. Finch Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bert Ambrose ranks higher (62.4 vs 35.0 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 Bert Ambrose and C.M. Finch Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fort St. John and Fort St John in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bert Ambrose: 632. C.M. Finch Elementary: 805. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bert Ambrose and C.M. Finch Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Bert Ambrose is 468th of 1,275 and C.M. Finch Elementary is 841st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).