Diamond Vale Elementary vs Lower Nicola Band School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 7.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Vale Elementary
Merritt · Public elementary
355 students
Lower Nicola Band School
Merritt · Independent elementary
291 students
| Measure | Diamond Vale Elementary Merritt, British Columbia | Lower Nicola Band School Merritt, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 3 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1244 of 1,275 | #1245 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1244 of 1,275 | #1245 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 355 | 291 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 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 | 393 | 379 |
| FSA numeracy score | 348 | 357 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 395 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 367 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 390 | 379 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 330 | 357 |
| city or town | Merritt | Merritt |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (3.1 vs 2.8).
- •Diamond Vale Elementary is the larger school with 355 students compared with 291.
- •Diamond Vale 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 Diamond Vale Elementary better than Lower Nicola Band School?
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 Diamond Vale Elementary and Lower Nicola Band School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Merritt and Merritt in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Diamond Vale Elementary: 355. Lower Nicola Band School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Diamond Vale Elementary and Lower Nicola Band School rank in British Columbia?
Diamond Vale Elementary is 1244th 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).