Merritt Bench Elementary vs Merritt Central Elementary
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.
Merritt Bench Elementary
Merritt · Public elementary
416 students
Merritt Central Elementary
Merritt · Public elementary
619 students
| Measure | Merritt Bench Elementary Merritt, British Columbia | Merritt Central Elementary Merritt, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #963 of 1,275 | #1253 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #963 of 1,275 | #1253 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 416 | 619 |
| Enrolment | 416 | 619 |
| 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 | 442 | 369 |
| FSA numeracy score | 421 | 352 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 439 | 387 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 412 | 392 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 444 | 351 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 429 | 313 |
| 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 2.1).
- •Merritt Central Elementary is the larger school with 619 students compared with 416.
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 Merritt Bench Elementary better than Merritt Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Merritt Bench Elementary ranks higher (25.4 vs 2.1 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 Merritt Bench Elementary and Merritt Central Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Merritt and Merritt in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Merritt Bench Elementary: 416. Merritt Central Elementary: 619. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Merritt Bench Elementary and Merritt Central Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Merritt Bench Elementary is 963rd of 1,275 and Merritt Central Elementary is 1253rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).