Nelson Waldorf School vs South Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.4 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
South Nelson Elementary
Nelson · Public elementary
560 students
| Measure | Nelson Waldorf School Nelson, British Columbia | South Nelson Elementary Nelson, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #98 of 1,275 | #522 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #98 of 1,275 | #522 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 353 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 353 | 560 |
| 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 | 461 |
| FSA numeracy score | 523 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 523 | 461 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 537 | 490 |
| 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 58.7).
- •South Nelson Elementary is the larger school with 560 students compared with 353.
- •Nelson Waldorf School is a independent school while South Nelson Elementary 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 South Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nelson Waldorf School ranks higher (90.9 vs 58.7 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 South Nelson Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nelson Waldorf School: 353. South Nelson Elementary: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nelson Waldorf School and South Nelson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Nelson Waldorf School is 98th of 1,275 and South Nelson Elementary is 522nd of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).