Henderson Elementary vs James Thomson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson Elementary
Powell River · Public elementary
264 students
James Thomson Elementary
Powell River · Public elementary
808 students
| Measure | Henderson Elementary Powell River, British Columbia | James Thomson Elementary Powell River, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #568 of 1,275 | #469 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #568 of 1,275 | #469 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 264 | 808 |
| Enrolment | 264 | 808 |
| 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 | 451 | 483 |
| FSA numeracy score | 495 | 468 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 506 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 478 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 451 | 459 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 495 | 459 |
| city or town | Powell River | Powell River |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Thomson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.4 vs 55.3).
- •James Thomson Elementary is the larger school with 808 students compared with 264.
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 Henderson Elementary better than James Thomson Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Thomson Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 55.3 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 Henderson Elementary and James Thomson Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Powell River and Powell River in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Henderson Elementary: 264. James Thomson Elementary: 808. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Henderson Elementary and James Thomson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Henderson Elementary is 568th of 1,275 and James Thomson Elementary is 469th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).