McGowan Park Elementary vs Pacific Way Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGowan Park Elementary
Kamloops · Public elementary
1,243 students
Pacific Way Elementary
Kamloops · Public elementary
1,246 students
| Measure | McGowan Park Elementary Kamloops, British Columbia | Pacific Way Elementary Kamloops, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #405 of 1,275 | #258 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #405 of 1,275 | #258 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,243 | 1,246 |
| Enrolment | 1,243 | 1,246 |
| 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 | 479 | 495 |
| FSA numeracy score | 486 | 506 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 468 | 485 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 482 | 506 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 489 | 505 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 491 | 505 |
| city or town | Kamloops | Kamloops |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.7 vs 66.6).
- •Pacific Way Elementary is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 1,243.
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 McGowan Park Elementary better than Pacific Way Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pacific Way Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 66.6 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 McGowan Park Elementary and Pacific Way Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kamloops and Kamloops in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McGowan Park Elementary: 1,243. Pacific Way Elementary: 1,246. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McGowan Park Elementary and Pacific Way Elementary rank in British Columbia?
McGowan Park Elementary is 405th of 1,275 and Pacific Way Elementary is 258th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).