Evelyn Dickson Elementary vs Nechako Valley Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 894 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evelyn Dickson Elementary
Vanderhoof · Public elementary
510 students
Nechako Valley Secondary
Vanderhoof · Public elementary and secondary
1,584 students
| Measure | Evelyn Dickson Elementary Vanderhoof, British Columbia | Nechako Valley Secondary Vanderhoof, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #596 of 1,275 | #982 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #596 of 1,275 | #982 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 510 | 1,584 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 1,584 |
| 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 | 469 | 435 |
| FSA numeracy score | 465 | 423 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 469 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 465 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 435 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 423 |
| city or town | Vanderhoof | Vanderhoof |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evelyn Dickson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.6 vs 23.8).
- •Nechako Valley Secondary is the larger school with 1,584 students compared with 510.
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 Evelyn Dickson Elementary better than Nechako Valley Secondary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Evelyn Dickson Elementary ranks higher (53.6 vs 23.8 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 Evelyn Dickson Elementary and Nechako Valley Secondary?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Vanderhoof and Vanderhoof in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Evelyn Dickson Elementary: 510. Nechako Valley Secondary: 1,584. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Evelyn Dickson Elementary and Nechako Valley Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Evelyn Dickson Elementary is 596th of 1,275 and Nechako Valley Secondary is 982nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).