Ralph Bell Elementary School vs Sk'elep School of Excellence
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.
Ralph Bell Elementary School
Kamloops · Public elementary
912 students
Sk'elep School of Excellence
Kamloops · Independent elementary
384 students
| Measure | Ralph Bell Elementary School Kamloops, British Columbia | Sk'elep School of Excellence Kamloops, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #666 of 1,275 | #1162 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #666 of 1,275 | #1162 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 912 | 384 |
| Enrolment | 912 | 384 |
| 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 | 461 | 422 |
| FSA numeracy score | 461 | 383 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 472 | 400 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 458 | 400 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 451 | 443 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 463 | 367 |
| city or town | Kamloops | Kamloops |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Bell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.1 vs 10.7).
- •Ralph Bell Elementary School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 384.
- •Ralph Bell Elementary School is a public school while Sk'elep School of Excellence is a independent 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 Ralph Bell Elementary School better than Sk'elep School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ralph Bell Elementary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 10.7 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 Ralph Bell Elementary School and Sk'elep School of Excellence?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kamloops and Kamloops in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ralph Bell Elementary School: 912. Sk'elep School of Excellence: 384. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ralph Bell Elementary School and Sk'elep School of Excellence rank in British Columbia?
Ralph Bell Elementary School is 666th of 1,275 and Sk'elep School of Excellence is 1162nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).