Coast Mountain Academy vs Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coast Mountain Academy
Squamish · Independent elementary and secondary
339 students
Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
Garibaldi Highlands · Public elementary
1,283 students
| Measure | Coast Mountain Academy Squamish, British Columbia | Garibaldi Highlands Elementary Garibaldi Highlands, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #420 of 1,275 | #337 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #420 of 1,275 | #337 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 339 | 1,283 |
| Enrolment | 339 | 1,283 |
| 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 | 512 | 494 |
| FSA numeracy score | 455 | 484 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 494 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 484 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 512 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 455 | – |
| city or town | Squamish | Garibaldi Highlands |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garibaldi Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.0 vs 65.5).
- •Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 339.
- •Coast Mountain Academy is a independent school while Garibaldi Highlands 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 Coast Mountain Academy better than Garibaldi Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Garibaldi Highlands Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 65.5 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 Coast Mountain Academy and Garibaldi Highlands Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Squamish and Garibaldi Highlands in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Coast Mountain Academy: 339. Garibaldi Highlands Elementary: 1,283. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Coast Mountain Academy and Garibaldi Highlands Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Coast Mountain Academy is 420th of 1,275 and Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is 337th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).