Columbia Elementary vs Wiltse Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Penticton · Public elementary
942 students
Wiltse Elementary
Penticton · Public elementary
951 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Penticton, British Columbia | Wiltse Elementary Penticton, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #813 of 1,275 | #713 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #813 of 1,275 | #713 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 942 | 951 |
| Enrolment | 942 | 951 |
| 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 | 458 |
| FSA numeracy score | 445 | 455 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 453 | 458 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 445 | 455 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Penticton | Penticton |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wiltse Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.5 vs 37.3).
- •Wiltse Elementary is the larger school with 951 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 Wiltse Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Wiltse Elementary ranks higher (44.5 vs 37.3 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 Columbia Elementary and Wiltse Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Penticton and Penticton in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Columbia Elementary: 942. Wiltse Elementary: 951. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Wiltse Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Columbia Elementary is 813th of 1,275 and Wiltse Elementary is 713th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).