Helen Gorman Elementary vs Our Lady of Lourdes
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Gorman Elementary
West Kelowna · Public elementary
751 students
Our Lady of Lourdes
West Kelowna · Independent elementary and secondary
408 students
| Measure | Helen Gorman Elementary West Kelowna, British Columbia | Our Lady of Lourdes West Kelowna, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #477 of 1,275 | #316 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #477 of 1,275 | #316 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 751 | 408 |
| Enrolment | 751 | 408 |
| 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 | 480 | 508 |
| FSA numeracy score | 471 | 478 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 480 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 471 | 469 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 526 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 488 |
| city or town | West Kelowna | West Kelowna |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.9 vs 62.0).
- •Helen Gorman Elementary is the larger school with 751 students compared with 408.
- •Helen Gorman Elementary is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Helen Gorman Elementary better than Our Lady of Lourdes?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Lourdes ranks higher (73.9 vs 62.0 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 Helen Gorman Elementary and Our Lady of Lourdes?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between West Kelowna and West Kelowna in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Helen Gorman Elementary: 751. Our Lady of Lourdes: 408. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Helen Gorman Elementary and Our Lady of Lourdes rank in British Columbia?
Helen Gorman Elementary is 477th of 1,275 and Our Lady of Lourdes is 316th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).