C.M. Finch Elementary vs Christian Life School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.M. Finch Elementary
Fort St John · Public elementary
805 students
Christian Life School
Fort St John · Independent elementary and secondary
428 students
| Measure | C.M. Finch Elementary Fort St John, British Columbia | Christian Life School Fort St John, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #841 of 1,275 | #499 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #841 of 1,275 | #499 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 805 | 428 |
| Enrolment | 805 | 428 |
| 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 | 455 | 445 |
| FSA numeracy score | 434 | 534 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 455 | 453 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 434 | 502 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 436 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 565 |
| city or town | Fort St John | Fort St John |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christian Life School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.3 vs 35.0).
- •C.M. Finch Elementary is the larger school with 805 students compared with 428.
- •C.M. Finch Elementary is a public school while Christian Life School 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 C.M. Finch Elementary better than Christian Life School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Christian Life School ranks higher (60.3 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 C.M. Finch Elementary and Christian Life School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort St John and Fort St John in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
C.M. Finch Elementary: 805. Christian Life School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do C.M. Finch Elementary and Christian Life School rank in British Columbia?
C.M. Finch Elementary is 841st of 1,275 and Christian Life School is 499th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).