David Thompson Secondary vs J Alfred Laird Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 308 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Thompson Secondary
Invermere · Public secondary
1,446 students
J Alfred Laird Elementary
Invermere · Public elementary
756 students
| Measure | David Thompson Secondary Invermere, British Columbia | J Alfred Laird Elementary Invermere, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #759 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #759 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,446 | 756 |
| Enrolment | 1,446 | 756 |
| 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 | – | 448 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 459 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 452 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 494 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 443 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 425 |
| city or town | Invermere | Invermere |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Thompson Secondary is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 756.
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 Secondary better than J Alfred Laird 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 Secondary and J Alfred Laird Elementary?
About 308 m in a straight line, between Invermere and Invermere in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Thompson Secondary: 1,446. J Alfred Laird Elementary: 756. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Thompson Secondary and J Alfred Laird Elementary rank in British Columbia?
David Thompson Secondary is unranked and J Alfred Laird Elementary is 759th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).