David Thompson Elementary vs Westsyde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Thompson Elementary
Kamloops · Public elementary
901 students
Westsyde Elementary
Kamloops · Public elementary
718 students
| Measure | David Thompson Elementary Kamloops, British Columbia | Westsyde Elementary Kamloops, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #796 of 1,275 | #807 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #796 of 1,275 | #807 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 901 | 718 |
| Enrolment | 901 | 718 |
| 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 | 456 | 435 |
| FSA numeracy score | 442 | 464 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 452 | 467 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 443 | 449 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 459 | 402 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 441 | 478 |
| city or town | Kamloops | Kamloops |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (38.2 vs 37.7).
- •David Thompson Elementary is the larger school with 901 students compared with 718.
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 David Thompson Elementary better than Westsyde 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 David Thompson Elementary and Westsyde Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kamloops and Kamloops in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Thompson Elementary: 901. Westsyde Elementary: 718. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Thompson Elementary and Westsyde Elementary rank in British Columbia?
David Thompson Elementary is 796th of 1,275 and Westsyde Elementary is 807th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).