Fernie Secondary vs Vedder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 502 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
Vedder Elementary
Chilliwack · Public elementary
1,558 students
| Measure | Fernie Secondary Fernie, British Columbia | Vedder Elementary Chilliwack, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1142 of 1,275 | #419 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1142 of 1,275 | #419 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,558 | 1,558 |
| Enrolment | 1,558 | 1,558 |
| 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 | 477 |
| FSA numeracy score | 396 | 485 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 477 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 485 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 420 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 396 | – |
| city or town | Fernie | Chilliwack |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vedder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.6 vs 12.2).
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 Vedder Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vedder Elementary ranks higher (65.6 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 Vedder Elementary?
About 502 km in a straight line, between Fernie and Chilliwack in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fernie Secondary: 1,558. Vedder Elementary: 1,558. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fernie Secondary and Vedder Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Fernie Secondary is 1142nd of 1,275 and Vedder Elementary is 419th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).