Evelyn Dickson Elementary vs Northside Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evelyn Dickson Elementary
Vanderhoof · Public elementary
510 students
Northside Christian School
Vanderhoof · Independent elementary and secondary
335 students
| Measure | Evelyn Dickson Elementary Vanderhoof, British Columbia | Northside Christian School Vanderhoof, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #596 of 1,275 | #284 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #596 of 1,275 | #284 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 510 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 335 |
| 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 | 502 |
| FSA numeracy score | 465 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 469 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 465 | 501 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 514 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 480 |
| city or town | Vanderhoof | Vanderhoof |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.4 vs 53.6).
- •Evelyn Dickson Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 335.
- •Evelyn Dickson Elementary is a public school while Northside Christian School 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 Evelyn Dickson Elementary better than Northside Christian School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northside Christian School ranks higher (76.4 vs 53.6 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 Northside Christian School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Vanderhoof and Vanderhoof in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Evelyn Dickson Elementary: 510. Northside Christian School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Evelyn Dickson Elementary and Northside Christian School rank in British Columbia?
Evelyn Dickson Elementary is 596th of 1,275 and Northside Christian School is 284th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).