King's Christian School vs The Fernie Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 327 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Christian School
Salmon Arm · Independent elementary and secondary
914 students
The Fernie Academy
Fernie · Independent elementary and secondary
923 students
| Measure | King's Christian School Salmon Arm, British Columbia | The Fernie Academy Fernie, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 25% | 94 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #200 of 1,275 | #70 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #200 of 1,275 | #70 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 914 | 923 |
| Enrolment | 914 | 923 |
| 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 | 562 |
| FSA numeracy score | 495 | 537 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 520 | 551 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 489 | 544 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 534 | 574 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 502 | 531 |
| city or town | Salmon Arm | Fernie |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Fernie Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (93.7 vs 82.8).
- •The Fernie Academy is the larger school with 923 students compared with 914.
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 King's Christian School better than The Fernie Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), The Fernie Academy ranks higher (93.7 vs 82.8 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 King's Christian School and The Fernie Academy?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Salmon Arm and Fernie in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
King's Christian School: 914. The Fernie Academy: 923. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do King's Christian School and The Fernie Academy rank in British Columbia?
King's Christian School is 200th of 1,275 and The Fernie Academy is 70th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).