Kamloops School of the Arts vs McGowan Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kamloops School of the Arts
Kamloops · Public elementary and secondary
1,520 students
McGowan Park Elementary
Kamloops · Public elementary
1,243 students
| Measure | Kamloops School of the Arts Kamloops, British Columbia | McGowan Park Elementary Kamloops, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #614 of 1,275 | #405 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #614 of 1,275 | #405 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,520 | 1,243 |
| Enrolment | 1,520 | 1,243 |
| 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 | 478 | 479 |
| FSA numeracy score | 451 | 486 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 495 | 468 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 466 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 461 | 489 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 435 | 491 |
| city or town | Kamloops | Kamloops |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGowan Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.6 vs 52.1).
- •Kamloops School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,520 students compared with 1,243.
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 Kamloops School of the Arts better than McGowan Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), McGowan Park Elementary ranks higher (66.6 vs 52.1 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 Kamloops School of the Arts and McGowan Park Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Kamloops and Kamloops in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kamloops School of the Arts: 1,520. McGowan Park Elementary: 1,243. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kamloops School of the Arts and McGowan Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Kamloops School of the Arts is 614th of 1,275 and McGowan Park Elementary is 405th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).