Chalo School vs G W Carlson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 7.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalo School
Fort Nelson · Independent elementary and secondary
295 students
G W Carlson Elementary
Fort Nelson · Public elementary
346 students
| Measure | Chalo School Fort Nelson, British Columbia | G W Carlson Elementary Fort Nelson, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #113 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #113 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 295 | 346 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 346 |
| 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 | – | 526 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 530 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 526 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 530 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Fort Nelson | Fort Nelson |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G W Carlson Elementary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 295.
- •Chalo School is a independent school while G W Carlson 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 Chalo School better than G W Carlson Elementary?
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 Chalo School and G W Carlson Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Nelson and Fort Nelson in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chalo School: 295. G W Carlson Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chalo School and G W Carlson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Chalo School is unranked and G W Carlson Elementary is 113th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).