Howe Sound Secondary vs Valleycliffe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Sound Secondary
Squamish · Public secondary
2,615 students
Valleycliffe Elementary
Squamish · Public elementary
707 students
| Measure | Howe Sound Secondary Squamish, British Columbia | Valleycliffe Elementary Squamish, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #289 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #289 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,615 | 707 |
| Enrolment | 2,615 | 707 |
| 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 | – | 500 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 490 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Squamish | Squamish |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Sound Secondary is the larger school with 2,615 students compared with 707.
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 Howe Sound Secondary better than Valleycliffe Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Howe Sound Secondary and Valleycliffe Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Squamish and Squamish in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Howe Sound Secondary: 2,615. Valleycliffe Elementary: 707. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Howe Sound Secondary and Valleycliffe Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Howe Sound Secondary is unranked and Valleycliffe Elementary is 289th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).