Columbia Elementary vs Penticton Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Penticton · Public elementary
942 students
Penticton Secondary
Penticton · Public secondary
4,314 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Penticton, British Columbia | Penticton Secondary Penticton, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #813 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #813 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 942 | 4,314 |
| Enrolment | 942 | 4,314 |
| 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 | 453 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 445 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 453 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 445 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Penticton | Penticton |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penticton Secondary is the larger school with 4,314 students compared with 942.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Penticton 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 Columbia Elementary and Penticton Secondary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Penticton and Penticton in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Columbia Elementary: 942. Penticton Secondary: 4,314. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Penticton Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Columbia Elementary is 813th of 1,275 and Penticton Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).