Notre Dame vs St. Mary's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 262 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame
Dawson Creek · Independent elementary
634 students
St. Mary's
Prince George · Independent elementary
633 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Dawson Creek, British Columbia | St. Mary's Prince George, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #415 of 1,275 | #203 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #415 of 1,275 | #203 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 634 | 633 |
| Enrolment | 634 | 633 |
| 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 | 506 | 507 |
| FSA numeracy score | 459 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 494 | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 460 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 518 | 514 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 458 | 529 |
| city or town | Dawson Creek | Prince George |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.8 vs 65.9).
- •Notre Dame is the larger school with 634 students compared with 633.
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 Notre Dame better than St. Mary's?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Mary's ranks higher (82.8 vs 65.9 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 Notre Dame and St. Mary's?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Dawson Creek and Prince George in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame: 634. St. Mary's: 633. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame and St. Mary's rank in British Columbia?
Notre Dame is 415th of 1,275 and St. Mary's is 203rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).