Golden Secondary vs Nicholson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Secondary
Golden · Public secondary
994 students
Nicholson Elementary
Golden · Public elementary
186 students
| Measure | Golden Secondary Golden, British Columbia | Nicholson Elementary Golden, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #728 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #728 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 994 | 186 |
| Enrolment | 994 | 186 |
| 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 | – | 463 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 447 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 479 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 445 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 446 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 449 |
| city or town | Golden | Golden |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Secondary is the larger school with 994 students compared with 186.
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 Golden Secondary better than Nicholson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Golden Secondary and Nicholson Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Golden and Golden in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Golden Secondary: 994. Nicholson Elementary: 186. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Golden Secondary and Nicholson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Golden Secondary is unranked and Nicholson Elementary is 728th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).