Ellison Elementary vs St James
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Elementary
Vernon · Public elementary
1,243 students
St James
Vernon · Independent elementary
560 students
| Measure | Ellison Elementary Vernon, British Columbia | St James Vernon, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #957 of 1,275 | #588 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #957 of 1,275 | #588 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,243 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 1,243 | 560 |
| 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 | 468 |
| FSA numeracy score | 422 | 467 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 464 | 444 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 447 | 439 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 423 | 491 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 397 | 496 |
| city or town | Vernon | Vernon |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St James scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.1 vs 26.4).
- •Ellison Elementary is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 560.
- •Ellison Elementary is a public school while St James 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 Ellison Elementary better than St James?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James ranks higher (54.1 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 St James?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Vernon and Vernon in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ellison Elementary: 1,243. St James: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ellison Elementary and St James rank in British Columbia?
Ellison Elementary is 957th of 1,275 and St James is 588th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).