Canyon/Lister Elementary vs Kootenay River Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 4.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon/Lister Elementary
Canyon · Public elementary
399 students
Kootenay River Secondary
Creston · Public secondary
1,579 students
| Measure | Canyon/Lister Elementary Canyon, British Columbia | Kootenay River Secondary Creston, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #487 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #487 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 399 | 1,579 |
| Enrolment | 399 | 1,579 |
| 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 | 479 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 471 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 511 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 500 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 447 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 441 | – |
| city or town | Canyon | Creston |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kootenay River Secondary is the larger school with 1,579 students compared with 399.
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 Canyon/Lister Elementary better than Kootenay River Secondary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canyon/Lister Elementary and Kootenay River Secondary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Canyon and Creston in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canyon/Lister Elementary: 399. Kootenay River Secondary: 1,579. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canyon/Lister Elementary and Kootenay River Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Canyon/Lister Elementary is 487th of 1,275 and Kootenay River Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).