Ecole Frank Ross Elementary vs Notre Dame
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole Frank Ross Elementary
Dawson Creek · Public elementary
1,367 students
Notre Dame
Dawson Creek · Independent elementary
634 students
| Measure | Ecole Frank Ross Elementary Dawson Creek, British Columbia | Notre Dame Dawson Creek, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #607 of 1,275 | #415 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #607 of 1,275 | #415 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,367 | 634 |
| Enrolment | 1,367 | 634 |
| 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 | 460 | 506 |
| FSA numeracy score | 472 | 459 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 476 | 494 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 491 | 460 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 443 | 518 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 453 | 458 |
| city or town | Dawson Creek | Dawson Creek |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.9 vs 52.4).
- •Ecole Frank Ross Elementary is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 634.
- •Ecole Frank Ross Elementary is a public school while Notre Dame 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 Ecole Frank Ross Elementary better than Notre Dame?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame ranks higher (65.9 vs 52.4 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 Ecole Frank Ross Elementary and Notre Dame?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dawson Creek and Dawson Creek in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Frank Ross Elementary: 1,367. Notre Dame: 634. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Frank Ross Elementary and Notre Dame rank in British Columbia?
Ecole Frank Ross Elementary is 607th of 1,275 and Notre Dame is 415th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).