Kinnaird Elementary vs William Watson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 372 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kinnaird Elementary
Castlegar · Public elementary
1,302 students
William Watson Elementary
Surrey · Public elementary
1,300 students
| Measure | Kinnaird Elementary Castlegar, British Columbia | William Watson Elementary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #682 of 1,275 | #464 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #682 of 1,275 | #464 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,302 | 1,300 |
| Enrolment | 1,302 | 1,300 |
| 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 | 467 | 478 |
| FSA numeracy score | 451 | 476 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 448 | 466 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 419 | 484 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 486 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 483 | 467 |
| city or town | Castlegar | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Watson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.7 vs 46.9).
- •Kinnaird Elementary is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 1,300.
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 Kinnaird Elementary better than William Watson Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), William Watson Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 46.9 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 Kinnaird Elementary and William Watson Elementary?
About 372 km in a straight line, between Castlegar and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kinnaird Elementary: 1,302. William Watson Elementary: 1,300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kinnaird Elementary and William Watson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Kinnaird Elementary is 682nd of 1,275 and William Watson Elementary is 464th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).