Nelson Waldorf School vs Rosemont Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 4.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Waldorf School
Nelson · Independent elementary and secondary
353 students
Rosemont Elementary School
Nelson · Public elementary
334 students
| Measure | Nelson Waldorf School Nelson, British Columbia | Rosemont Elementary School Nelson, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #98 of 1,275 | #439 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #98 of 1,275 | #439 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 353 | 334 |
| Enrolment | 353 | 334 |
| 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 | 543 | 473 |
| FSA numeracy score | 523 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 523 | 473 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 537 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 563 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 508 | – |
| city or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.9 vs 64.3).
- •Nelson Waldorf School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 334.
- •Nelson Waldorf School is a independent school while Rosemont Elementary School 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 Nelson Waldorf School better than Rosemont Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nelson Waldorf School ranks higher (90.9 vs 64.3 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 Nelson Waldorf School and Rosemont Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nelson Waldorf School: 353. Rosemont Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nelson Waldorf School and Rosemont Elementary School rank in British Columbia?
Nelson Waldorf School is 98th of 1,275 and Rosemont Elementary School is 439th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).