Pleasant Valley Christian Academy vs St James
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley Christian Academy
Vernon · Independent elementary and secondary
224 students
St James
Vernon · Independent elementary
560 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Christian Academy Vernon, British Columbia | St James Vernon, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #809 of 1,275 | #588 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #809 of 1,275 | #588 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 224 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 224 | 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 | 447 | 468 |
| FSA numeracy score | 452 | 467 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 447 | 444 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 452 | 439 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 491 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 496 |
| city or town | Vernon | Vernon |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St James scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.1 vs 37.6).
- •St James is the larger school with 560 students compared with 224.
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 Pleasant Valley Christian Academy better than St James?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James ranks higher (54.1 vs 37.6 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 Pleasant Valley Christian Academy and St James?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Vernon and Vernon in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pleasant Valley Christian Academy: 224. St James: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pleasant Valley Christian Academy and St James rank in British Columbia?
Pleasant Valley Christian Academy is 809th of 1,275 and St James is 588th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).