Bert Bowes Middle School vs Margaret Ma Murray Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bert Bowes Middle School
Fort St John ยท Public middle
1,506 students
Margaret Ma Murray Community School
Fort St John ยท Public elementary
1,012 students
| Measure | Bert Bowes Middle School Fort St John, British Columbia | Margaret Ma Murray Community School Fort St John, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #918 of 1,275 | #880 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #918 of 1,275 | #880 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 1,506 | 1,012 |
| Enrolment | 1,506 | 1,012 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 6 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | โ | โ |
| OSSLT pass rate | โ | โ |
| Low-income households | โ | โ |
| Parents without a credential | โ | โ |
| First language not English | โ | โ |
| Special education | โ | โ |
| Identified as gifted | โ | โ |
| FSA literacy score | 454 | 439 |
| FSA numeracy score | 411 | 446 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | โ | 439 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | โ | 446 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 454 | โ |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 411 | โ |
| city or town | Fort St John | Fort St John |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขMargaret Ma Murray Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.3 vs 28.1).
- โขBert Bowes Middle School is the larger school with 1,506 students compared with 1,012.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bert Bowes Middle School better than Margaret Ma Murray Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Margaret Ma Murray Community School ranks higher (32.3 vs 28.1 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 Bowes Middle School and Margaret Ma Murray Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort St John and Fort St John in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bert Bowes Middle School: 1,506. Margaret Ma Murray Community School: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bert Bowes Middle School and Margaret Ma Murray Community School rank in British Columbia?
Bert Bowes Middle School is 918th of 1,275 and Margaret Ma Murray Community School is 880th of 1,275 among middle schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).