Lower Nicola Band School vs Merritt Bench Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Nicola Band School
Merritt · Independent elementary
291 students
Merritt Bench Elementary
Merritt · Public elementary
416 students
| Measure | Lower Nicola Band School Merritt, British Columbia | Merritt Bench Elementary Merritt, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 3 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1245 of 1,275 | #963 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1245 of 1,275 | #963 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 291 | 416 |
| Enrolment | 291 | 416 |
| 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 | 379 | 442 |
| FSA numeracy score | 357 | 421 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 439 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 412 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 379 | 444 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 357 | 429 |
| city or town | Merritt | Merritt |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Bench Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (25.4 vs 2.8).
- •Merritt Bench Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 291.
- •Lower Nicola Band School is a independent school while Merritt Bench Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lower Nicola Band School better than Merritt Bench Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Merritt Bench Elementary ranks higher (25.4 vs 2.8 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 Lower Nicola Band School and Merritt Bench Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Merritt and Merritt in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lower Nicola Band School: 291. Merritt Bench Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lower Nicola Band School and Merritt Bench Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Lower Nicola Band School is 1245th of 1,275 and Merritt Bench Elementary is 963rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).