John Calvin School vs La Verendrye
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Calvin School
Chilliwack · Independent elementary and secondary
886 students
La Verendrye
Chilliwack · Public elementary and secondary
198 students
| Measure | John Calvin School Chilliwack, British Columbia | La Verendrye Chilliwack, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 89 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #117 of 1,275 | #840 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #117 of 1,275 | #840 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 886 | 198 |
| Enrolment | 886 | 198 |
| 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 | 527 | 447 |
| FSA numeracy score | 524 | 446 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 511 | 447 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 538 | 446 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 542 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 510 | – |
| city or town | Chilliwack | Chilliwack |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Calvin School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.4 vs 35.2).
- •John Calvin School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 198.
- •John Calvin School is a independent school while La Verendrye is a public 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 John Calvin School better than La Verendrye?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Calvin School ranks higher (89.4 vs 35.2 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 John Calvin School and La Verendrye?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Chilliwack and Chilliwack in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Calvin School: 886. La Verendrye: 198. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Calvin School and La Verendrye rank in British Columbia?
John Calvin School is 117th of 1,275 and La Verendrye is 840th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).