Malaspina Elementary vs Westside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malaspina Elementary
Prince George · Public elementary
876 students
Westside Academy
Prince George · Independent elementary and secondary
297 students
| Measure | Malaspina Elementary Prince George, British Columbia | Westside Academy Prince George, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #721 of 1,275 | #495 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #721 of 1,275 | #495 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 876 | 297 |
| Enrolment | 876 | 297 |
| 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 | 466 | 478 |
| FSA numeracy score | 444 | 471 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 470 | 469 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 468 | 468 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 461 | 487 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 420 | 473 |
| city or town | Prince George | Prince George |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.0 vs 43.9).
- •Malaspina Elementary is the larger school with 876 students compared with 297.
- •Malaspina Elementary is a public school while Westside Academy is a independent 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 Malaspina Elementary better than Westside Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westside Academy ranks higher (61.0 vs 43.9 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 Malaspina Elementary and Westside Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Prince George and Prince George in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Malaspina Elementary: 876. Westside Academy: 297. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Malaspina Elementary and Westside Academy rank in British Columbia?
Malaspina Elementary is 721st of 1,275 and Westside Academy is 495th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).