Bulkley Valley Christian School vs Walnut Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bulkley Valley Christian School
Smithers · Independent elementary and secondary
871 students
Walnut Park Elementary
Smithers · Public elementary
866 students
| Measure | Bulkley Valley Christian School Smithers, British Columbia | Walnut Park Elementary Smithers, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #357 of 1,275 | #1257 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #357 of 1,275 | #1257 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 871 | 866 |
| Enrolment | 871 | 866 |
| 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 | 499 | 368 |
| FSA numeracy score | 474 | 340 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 464 | 384 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 490 | 359 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 534 | 352 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 458 | 321 |
| city or town | Smithers | Smithers |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bulkley Valley Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.2 vs 1.7).
- •Bulkley Valley Christian School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 866.
- •Bulkley Valley Christian School is a independent school while Walnut Park Elementary is a public 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 Bulkley Valley Christian School better than Walnut Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bulkley Valley Christian School ranks higher (70.2 vs 1.7 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 Bulkley Valley Christian School and Walnut Park Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Smithers and Smithers in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bulkley Valley Christian School: 871. Walnut Park Elementary: 866. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bulkley Valley Christian School and Walnut Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Bulkley Valley Christian School is 357th of 1,275 and Walnut Park Elementary is 1257th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).