Ellison Elementary vs McGowan Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 85 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Elementary
Vernon · Public elementary
1,243 students
McGowan Park Elementary
Kamloops · Public elementary
1,243 students
| Measure | Ellison Elementary Vernon, British Columbia | McGowan Park Elementary Kamloops, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #957 of 1,275 | #405 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #957 of 1,275 | #405 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,243 | 1,243 |
| Enrolment | 1,243 | 1,243 |
| 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 | 443 | 479 |
| FSA numeracy score | 422 | 486 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 464 | 468 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 447 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 423 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 397 | 491 |
| city or town | Vernon | Kamloops |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGowan Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.6 vs 26.4).
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 Ellison Elementary better than McGowan Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), McGowan Park Elementary ranks higher (66.6 vs 26.4 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 Ellison Elementary and McGowan Park Elementary?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Vernon and Kamloops in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ellison Elementary: 1,243. McGowan Park Elementary: 1,243. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ellison Elementary and McGowan Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Ellison Elementary is 957th of 1,275 and McGowan Park Elementary is 405th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).