Fernwood Elementary vs Westwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 557 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Elementary
Salt Spring Island · Public elementary
653 students
Westwood Elementary
Prince George · Public elementary
654 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elementary Salt Spring Island, British Columbia | Westwood Elementary Prince George, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #573 of 1,275 | #1127 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #573 of 1,275 | #1127 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 653 | 654 |
| Enrolment | 653 | 654 |
| 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 | 399 |
| FSA numeracy score | 469 | 418 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 492 | 405 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 512 | 419 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 444 | 394 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 426 | 417 |
| city or town | Salt Spring Island | Prince George |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.1 vs 13.1).
- •Westwood Elementary is the larger school with 654 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 Westwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fernwood Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 13.1 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 Westwood Elementary?
About 557 km in a straight line, between Salt Spring Island and Prince George in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fernwood Elementary: 653. Westwood Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fernwood Elementary and Westwood Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Fernwood Elementary is 573rd of 1,275 and Westwood Elementary is 1127th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).