John Calvin School vs Yarrow Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 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
Yarrow Community School
Chilliwack · Public elementary
887 students
| Measure | John Calvin School Chilliwack, British Columbia | Yarrow Community School Chilliwack, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 89 Top 10% | 92 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #117 of 1,275 | #93 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #117 of 1,275 | #93 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 886 | 887 |
| Enrolment | 886 | 887 |
| 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 | 514 |
| FSA numeracy score | 524 | 570 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 511 | 514 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 538 | 570 |
| 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
- •Yarrow Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.5 vs 89.4).
- •Yarrow Community School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 886.
- •John Calvin School is a independent school while Yarrow Community School 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 Yarrow Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Yarrow Community School ranks higher (91.5 vs 89.4 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 Yarrow Community School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chilliwack and Chilliwack in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Calvin School: 886. Yarrow Community School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Calvin School and Yarrow Community School rank in British Columbia?
John Calvin School is 117th of 1,275 and Yarrow Community School is 93rd of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).