Hillcrest Elementary vs King's Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Salmon Arm · Public elementary
859 students
King's Christian School
Salmon Arm · Independent elementary and secondary
914 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Salmon Arm, British Columbia | King's Christian School Salmon Arm, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #699 of 1,275 | #200 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #699 of 1,275 | #200 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 859 | 914 |
| Enrolment | 859 | 914 |
| 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 | 445 | 527 |
| FSA numeracy score | 471 | 495 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 445 | 520 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 471 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 534 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 502 |
| city or town | Salmon Arm | Salmon Arm |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King's Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.8 vs 45.1).
- •King's Christian School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 859.
- •Hillcrest Elementary is a public school while King's Christian School 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 Hillcrest Elementary better than King's Christian School?
On the Success Index (Canada), King's Christian School ranks higher (82.8 vs 45.1 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 Hillcrest Elementary and King's Christian School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salmon Arm and Salmon Arm in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 859. King's Christian School: 914. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and King's Christian School rank in British Columbia?
Hillcrest Elementary is 699th of 1,275 and King's Christian School is 200th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).