Dorothea Walker Elementary vs Lakeside School Kelowna
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothea Walker Elementary
Kelowna · Public elementary
945 students
Lakeside School Kelowna
Kelowna · Independent elementary
74 students
| Measure | Dorothea Walker Elementary Kelowna, British Columbia | Lakeside School Kelowna Kelowna, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #483 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #483 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 945 | 74 |
| Enrolment | 945 | 74 |
| 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 | 472 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 483 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 472 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 483 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Kelowna | Kelowna |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothea Walker Elementary is the larger school with 945 students compared with 74.
- •Dorothea Walker Elementary is a public school while Lakeside School Kelowna 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 Dorothea Walker Elementary better than Lakeside School Kelowna?
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 Dorothea Walker Elementary and Lakeside School Kelowna?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kelowna and Kelowna in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dorothea Walker Elementary: 945. Lakeside School Kelowna: 74. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dorothea Walker Elementary and Lakeside School Kelowna rank in British Columbia?
Dorothea Walker Elementary is 483rd of 1,275 and Lakeside School Kelowna is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).