Central Secondary vs The Balsam School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Secondary
Kelowna · Public senior secondary
36 students
The Balsam School
Kelowna · Independent elementary
341 students
| Measure | Central Secondary Kelowna, British Columbia | The Balsam School Kelowna, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #426 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #426 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Senior secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 36 | 341 |
| Enrolment | 36 | 341 |
| 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 | – | 501 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 460 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 501 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 460 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Kelowna | Kelowna |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Balsam School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 36.
- •Central Secondary is a public school while The Balsam 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 Central Secondary better than The Balsam School?
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 Central Secondary and The Balsam School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kelowna and Kelowna in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Secondary: 36. The Balsam School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Secondary and The Balsam School rank in British Columbia?
Central Secondary is unranked and The Balsam School is 426th of 1,275 among senior secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).