Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School vs Sunrise Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School
Port Hardy · Independent elementary
292 students
Sunrise Ridge Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,122 students
| Measure | Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School Port Hardy, British Columbia | Sunrise Ridge Elementary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 1 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1263 of 1,275 | #878 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1263 of 1,275 | #878 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 292 | 1,122 |
| Enrolment | 292 | 1,122 |
| 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 | 348 | 440 |
| FSA numeracy score | 326 | 446 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 355 | 437 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 319 | 444 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 340 | 444 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 332 | 447 |
| city or town | Port Hardy | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.5 vs 1.1).
- •Sunrise Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 292.
- •Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School is a independent school while Sunrise Ridge Elementary is a public 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 Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School better than Sunrise Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sunrise Ridge Elementary ranks higher (32.5 vs 1.1 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 Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School and Sunrise Ridge Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Port Hardy and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School: 292. Sunrise Ridge Elementary: 1,122. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School and Sunrise Ridge Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw School is 1263rd of 1,275 and Sunrise Ridge Elementary is 878th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).