Elphinstone Secondary vs Kootenay River Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 510 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elphinstone Secondary
Gibsons · Public secondary
1,606 students
Kootenay River Secondary
Creston · Public secondary
1,579 students
| Measure | Elphinstone Secondary Gibsons, British Columbia | Kootenay River Secondary Creston, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,606 | 1,579 |
| Enrolment | 1,606 | 1,579 |
| 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 | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Gibsons | Creston |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elphinstone Secondary is the larger school with 1,606 students compared with 1,579.
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 Elphinstone Secondary better than Kootenay River Secondary?
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 Elphinstone Secondary and Kootenay River Secondary?
About 510 km in a straight line, between Gibsons and Creston in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elphinstone Secondary: 1,606. Kootenay River Secondary: 1,579. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elphinstone Secondary and Kootenay River Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Elphinstone Secondary is unranked and Kootenay River Secondary is unranked among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).