Fernwood Elementary vs Salt Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Elementary
Salt Spring Island · Public elementary
653 students
Salt Spring Elementary
Salt Spring Island · Public elementary
711 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elementary Salt Spring Island, British Columbia | Salt Spring Elementary Salt Spring Island, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #573 of 1,275 | #553 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #573 of 1,275 | #553 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 653 | 711 |
| Enrolment | 653 | 711 |
| 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 | 468 | 463 |
| FSA numeracy score | 469 | 481 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 492 | 459 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 512 | 494 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 444 | 467 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 426 | 467 |
| city or town | Salt Spring Island | Salt Spring Island |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.7 vs 55.1).
- •Salt Spring Elementary is the larger school with 711 students compared with 653.
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 Fernwood Elementary better than Salt Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Salt Spring Elementary ranks higher (56.7 vs 55.1 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 Fernwood Elementary and Salt Spring Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Salt Spring Island and Salt Spring Island in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fernwood Elementary: 653. Salt Spring Elementary: 711. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fernwood Elementary and Salt Spring Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Fernwood Elementary is 573rd of 1,275 and Salt Spring Elementary is 553rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).