Harwood Elementary vs Pleasant Valley Christian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 315 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Elementary
Vernon · Public elementary
1,338 students
Pleasant Valley Christian Academy
Vernon · Independent elementary and secondary
224 students
| Measure | Harwood Elementary Vernon, British Columbia | Pleasant Valley Christian Academy Vernon, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #945 of 1,275 | #809 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #945 of 1,275 | #809 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,338 | 224 |
| Enrolment | 1,338 | 224 |
| 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 | 441 | 447 |
| FSA numeracy score | 426 | 452 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 427 | 447 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 436 | 452 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 455 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 417 | – |
| city or town | Vernon | Vernon |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Christian Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.6 vs 26.8).
- •Harwood Elementary is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 224.
- •Harwood Elementary is a public school while Pleasant Valley Christian Academy 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 Harwood Elementary better than Pleasant Valley Christian Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pleasant Valley Christian Academy ranks higher (37.6 vs 26.8 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 Harwood Elementary and Pleasant Valley Christian Academy?
About 315 m in a straight line, between Vernon and Vernon in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harwood Elementary: 1,338. Pleasant Valley Christian Academy: 224. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harwood Elementary and Pleasant Valley Christian Academy rank in British Columbia?
Harwood Elementary is 945th of 1,275 and Pleasant Valley Christian Academy is 809th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).