Brackendale Elementary vs Coast Mountain Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackendale Elementary
Squamish · Public elementary
924 students
Coast Mountain Academy
Squamish · Independent elementary and secondary
339 students
| Measure | Brackendale Elementary Squamish, British Columbia | Coast Mountain Academy Squamish, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #688 of 1,275 | #420 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #688 of 1,275 | #420 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 924 | 339 |
| Enrolment | 924 | 339 |
| 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 | 458 | 512 |
| FSA numeracy score | 459 | 455 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 458 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 459 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 512 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 455 |
| city or town | Squamish | Squamish |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coast Mountain Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.5 vs 45.9).
- •Brackendale Elementary is the larger school with 924 students compared with 339.
- •Brackendale Elementary is a public school while Coast Mountain Academy 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 Brackendale Elementary better than Coast Mountain Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Coast Mountain Academy ranks higher (65.5 vs 45.9 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 Brackendale Elementary and Coast Mountain Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Squamish and Squamish in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brackendale Elementary: 924. Coast Mountain Academy: 339. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brackendale Elementary and Coast Mountain Academy rank in British Columbia?
Brackendale Elementary is 688th of 1,275 and Coast Mountain Academy is 420th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).