Polaris Montessori Elementary vs Southridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polaris Montessori Elementary
Prince George · Public elementary
601 students
Southridge Elementary
Prince George · Public elementary
1,071 students
| Measure | Polaris Montessori Elementary Prince George, British Columbia | Southridge Elementary Prince George, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1074 of 1,275 | #490 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1074 of 1,275 | #490 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 601 | 1,071 |
| Enrolment | 601 | 1,071 |
| 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 | 431 | 473 |
| FSA numeracy score | 402 | 481 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 393 | 492 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 392 | 514 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 469 | 454 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 412 | 447 |
| city or town | Prince George | Prince George |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.5 vs 16.6).
- •Southridge Elementary is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 601.
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 Polaris Montessori Elementary better than Southridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Southridge Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 16.6 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 Polaris Montessori Elementary and Southridge Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Prince George and Prince George in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Polaris Montessori Elementary: 601. Southridge Elementary: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Polaris Montessori Elementary and Southridge Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Polaris Montessori Elementary is 1074th of 1,275 and Southridge Elementary is 490th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).