Dragon Lake Elementary vs Southlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 419 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dragon Lake Elementary
Quesnel · Public elementary
563 students
Southlands Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
565 students
| Measure | Dragon Lake Elementary Quesnel, British Columbia | Southlands Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1205 of 1,275 | #403 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1205 of 1,275 | #403 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 563 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 563 | 565 |
| 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 | 371 | 478 |
| FSA numeracy score | 402 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 401 | 517 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 416 | 542 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 341 | 438 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 388 | 435 |
| city or town | Quesnel | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.7 vs 7.4).
- •Southlands Elementary is the larger school with 565 students compared with 563.
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 Dragon Lake Elementary better than Southlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Southlands Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 7.4 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 Dragon Lake Elementary and Southlands Elementary?
About 419 km in a straight line, between Quesnel and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dragon Lake Elementary: 563. Southlands Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dragon Lake Elementary and Southlands Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Dragon Lake Elementary is 1205th of 1,275 and Southlands Elementary is 403rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).