Fernie Secondary vs The Fernie Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernie Secondary
Fernie · Public elementary and secondary
1,558 students
The Fernie Academy
Fernie · Independent elementary and secondary
923 students
| Measure | Fernie Secondary Fernie, British Columbia | The Fernie Academy Fernie, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 94 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1142 of 1,275 | #70 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1142 of 1,275 | #70 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,558 | 923 |
| Enrolment | 1,558 | 923 |
| 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 | 562 |
| FSA numeracy score | 396 | 537 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 551 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 544 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 420 | 574 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 396 | 531 |
| city or town | Fernie | Fernie |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Fernie Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (93.7 vs 12.2).
- •Fernie Secondary is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 923.
- •Fernie Secondary is a public school while The Fernie Academy 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 Fernie Secondary better than The Fernie Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), The Fernie Academy ranks higher (93.7 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 The Fernie Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fernie and Fernie in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fernie Secondary: 1,558. The Fernie Academy: 923. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fernie Secondary and The Fernie Academy rank in British Columbia?
Fernie Secondary is 1142nd of 1,275 and The Fernie Academy is 70th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).