Fernie Secondary vs Isabella Dicken Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 446 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernie Secondary
Fernie · Public elementary and secondary
1,558 students
Isabella Dicken Elementary
Fernie · Public elementary
1,696 students
| Measure | Fernie Secondary Fernie, British Columbia | Isabella Dicken Elementary Fernie, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1142 of 1,275 | #951 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1142 of 1,275 | #951 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,558 | 1,696 |
| Enrolment | 1,558 | 1,696 |
| 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 | 420 | 440 |
| FSA numeracy score | 396 | 427 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 440 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 427 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 420 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 396 | – |
| city or town | Fernie | Fernie |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isabella Dicken Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (26.6 vs 12.2).
- •Isabella Dicken Elementary is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 1,558.
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 Fernie Secondary better than Isabella Dicken Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Isabella Dicken Elementary ranks higher (26.6 vs 12.2 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 Fernie Secondary and Isabella Dicken Elementary?
About 446 m in a straight line, between Fernie and Fernie in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fernie Secondary: 1,558. Isabella Dicken Elementary: 1,696. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fernie Secondary and Isabella Dicken Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Fernie Secondary is 1142nd of 1,275 and Isabella Dicken Elementary is 951st of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).