Kootenay Christian Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Independent
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kootenay Christian Academy
Cranbrook · Independent elementary and secondary
717 students
St Mary's Catholic Independent
Cranbrook · Independent elementary
344 students
| Measure | Kootenay Christian Academy Cranbrook, British Columbia | St Mary's Catholic Independent Cranbrook, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 89 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #578 of 1,275 | #128 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #578 of 1,275 | #128 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 717 | 344 |
| Enrolment | 717 | 344 |
| 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 | 476 | 515 |
| FSA numeracy score | 459 | 536 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 477 | 515 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 502 | 536 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 474 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 417 | – |
| city or town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Independent scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.8 vs 55.0).
- •Kootenay Christian Academy is the larger school with 717 students compared with 344.
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 Kootenay Christian Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Independent?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's Catholic Independent ranks higher (88.8 vs 55.0 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 Kootenay Christian Academy and St Mary's Catholic Independent?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kootenay Christian Academy: 717. St Mary's Catholic Independent: 344. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kootenay Christian Academy and St Mary's Catholic Independent rank in British Columbia?
Kootenay Christian Academy is 578th of 1,275 and St Mary's Catholic Independent is 128th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).