Highlands Elementary vs Kootenay Orchards Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Cranbrook · Public elementary
939 students
Kootenay Orchards Elementary
Cranbrook · Public elementary
743 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Cranbrook, British Columbia | Kootenay Orchards Elementary Cranbrook, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1049 of 1,275 | #868 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1049 of 1,275 | #868 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 939 | 743 |
| Enrolment | 939 | 743 |
| 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 | 400 | 440 |
| FSA numeracy score | 435 | 448 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 400 | 440 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 435 | 448 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kootenay Orchards Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.1 vs 18.0).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 939 students compared with 743.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Kootenay Orchards Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kootenay Orchards Elementary ranks higher (33.1 vs 18.0 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 Highlands Elementary and Kootenay Orchards Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highlands Elementary: 939. Kootenay Orchards Elementary: 743. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Kootenay Orchards Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Highlands Elementary is 1049th of 1,275 and Kootenay Orchards Elementary is 868th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).