Duchess Park Secondary vs St. Mary's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duchess Park Secondary
Prince George · Public elementary
2,692 students
St. Mary's
Prince George · Independent elementary
633 students
| Measure | Duchess Park Secondary Prince George, British Columbia | St. Mary's Prince George, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #203 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #203 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,692 | 633 |
| Enrolment | 2,692 | 633 |
| 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 | – | 507 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 509 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 488 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 514 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 529 |
| city or town | Prince George | Prince George |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duchess Park Secondary is the larger school with 2,692 students compared with 633.
- •Duchess Park Secondary is a public school while St. Mary's 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 Duchess Park Secondary better than St. Mary's?
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 Duchess Park Secondary and St. Mary's?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Prince George and Prince George in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Duchess Park Secondary: 2,692. St. Mary's: 633. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Duchess Park Secondary and St. Mary's rank in British Columbia?
Duchess Park Secondary is unranked and St. Mary's is 203rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).