Collettville Elementary vs Lower Nicola Band School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collettville Elementary
British Columbia · Public elementary
323 students
Lower Nicola Band School
Merritt · Independent elementary
291 students
| Measure | Collettville Elementary British Columbia, British Columbia | Lower Nicola Band School Merritt, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #589 of 1,275 | #1245 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #589 of 1,275 | #1245 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 323 | 291 |
| Enrolment | 323 | 291 |
| 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 | 487 | 379 |
| FSA numeracy score | 443 | 357 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 473 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 436 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 501 | 379 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 450 | 357 |
| city or town | British Columbia | Merritt |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collettville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.0 vs 2.8).
- •Collettville Elementary is the larger school with 323 students compared with 291.
- •Collettville Elementary is a public school while Lower Nicola Band 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 Collettville Elementary better than Lower Nicola Band School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Collettville Elementary ranks higher (54.0 vs 2.8 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 Collettville Elementary and Lower Nicola Band School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between British Columbia and Merritt in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Collettville Elementary: 323. Lower Nicola Band School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Collettville Elementary and Lower Nicola Band School rank in British Columbia?
Collettville Elementary is 589th of 1,275 and Lower Nicola Band School is 1245th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).