Hume Elementary School vs South Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hume Elementary School
Nelson · Public elementary
660 students
South Nelson Elementary
Nelson · Public elementary
560 students
| Measure | Hume Elementary School Nelson, British Columbia | South Nelson Elementary Nelson, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #294 of 1,275 | #522 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #294 of 1,275 | #522 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 660 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 660 | 560 |
| 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 | 461 |
| FSA numeracy score | 517 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 480 | 461 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 517 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hume Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.8 vs 58.7).
- •Hume Elementary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 560.
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 Hume Elementary School better than South Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hume Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 58.7 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 Hume Elementary School and South Nelson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hume Elementary School: 660. South Nelson Elementary: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hume Elementary School and South Nelson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Hume Elementary School is 294th of 1,275 and South Nelson Elementary is 522nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).