Cache Creek Elementary vs Desert Sands Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 9.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cache Creek Elementary
Cache Creek · Public elementary
377 students
Desert Sands Community School
Ashcroft · Public elementary and secondary
722 students
| Measure | Cache Creek Elementary Cache Creek, British Columbia | Desert Sands Community School Ashcroft, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1180 of 1,275 | #1216 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1180 of 1,275 | #1216 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 377 | 722 |
| Enrolment | 377 | 722 |
| 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 | 425 | 394 |
| FSA numeracy score | 358 | 387 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 417 | 421 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 349 | 382 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 432 | 367 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 366 | 393 |
| city or town | Cache Creek | Ashcroft |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cache Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (9.5 vs 6.1).
- •Desert Sands Community School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 377.
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 Cache Creek Elementary better than Desert Sands Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cache Creek Elementary ranks higher (9.5 vs 6.1 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 Cache Creek Elementary and Desert Sands Community School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Cache Creek and Ashcroft in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cache Creek Elementary: 377. Desert Sands Community School: 722. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cache Creek Elementary and Desert Sands Community School rank in British Columbia?
Cache Creek Elementary is 1180th of 1,275 and Desert Sands Community School is 1216th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).