La Grande-Ourse vs Walnut Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Grande-Ourse
Smithers · Public elementary
42 students
Walnut Park Elementary
Smithers · Public elementary
866 students
| Measure | La Grande-Ourse Smithers, British Columbia | Walnut Park Elementary Smithers, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 2 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1257 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #1257 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 42 | 866 |
| Enrolment | 42 | 866 |
| 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 | – | 368 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 340 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 384 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 359 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 352 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 321 |
| city or town | Smithers | Smithers |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Park Elementary is the larger school with 866 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 Walnut Park Elementary?
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 Walnut Park Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Smithers and Smithers in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
La Grande-Ourse: 42. Walnut Park Elementary: 866. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do La Grande-Ourse and Walnut Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
La Grande-Ourse is unranked and Walnut Park Elementary is 1257th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).