Harwin Elementary vs St. Mary's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 176 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwin Elementary
Prince George · Public elementary
912 students
St. Mary's
Prince George · Independent elementary
633 students
| Measure | Harwin Elementary Prince George, British Columbia | St. Mary's Prince George, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1029 of 1,275 | #203 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1029 of 1,275 | #203 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 912 | 633 |
| Enrolment | 912 | 633 |
| 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 | 422 | 507 |
| FSA numeracy score | 423 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 414 | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 421 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 430 | 514 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 425 | 529 |
| city or town | Prince George | Prince George |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.8 vs 19.4).
- •Harwin Elementary is the larger school with 912 students compared with 633.
- •Harwin Elementary is a public school while St. Mary's is a independent 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 Harwin Elementary better than St. Mary's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Mary's ranks higher (82.8 vs 19.4 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 Harwin Elementary and St. Mary's?
About 176 m in a straight line, between Prince George and Prince George in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harwin Elementary: 912. St. Mary's: 633. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harwin Elementary and St. Mary's rank in British Columbia?
Harwin Elementary is 1029th of 1,275 and St. Mary's is 203rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).