La Grande-Ourse vs Smithers Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Grande-Ourse
Smithers · Public elementary
42 students
Smithers Secondary
Smithers · Public elementary
1,842 students
| Measure | La Grande-Ourse Smithers, British Columbia | Smithers Secondary Smithers, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 42 | 1,842 |
| Enrolment | 42 | 1,842 |
| 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 | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Smithers | Smithers |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithers Secondary is the larger school with 1,842 students compared with 42.
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 La Grande-Ourse better than Smithers Secondary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La Grande-Ourse and Smithers Secondary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Smithers and Smithers in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
La Grande-Ourse: 42. Smithers Secondary: 1,842. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do La Grande-Ourse and Smithers Secondary rank in British Columbia?
La Grande-Ourse is unranked and Smithers Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).