Mount Baker Secondary vs St Mary's Catholic Independent
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Baker Secondary
Cranbrook · Public elementary
2,601 students
St Mary's Catholic Independent
Cranbrook · Independent elementary
344 students
| Measure | Mount Baker Secondary Cranbrook, British Columbia | St Mary's Catholic Independent Cranbrook, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 89 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #128 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #128 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,601 | 344 |
| Enrolment | 2,601 | 344 |
| 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 | – | 515 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 536 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 515 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 536 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Baker Secondary is the larger school with 2,601 students compared with 344.
- •Mount Baker Secondary is a public school while St Mary's Catholic Independent 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 Mount Baker Secondary better than St Mary's Catholic Independent?
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 Mount Baker Secondary and St Mary's Catholic Independent?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mount Baker Secondary: 2,601. St Mary's Catholic Independent: 344. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mount Baker Secondary and St Mary's Catholic Independent rank in British Columbia?
Mount Baker Secondary is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Independent is 128th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).