Smithers Secondary vs St Joseph's
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 700 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithers Secondary
Smithers · Public elementary
1,842 students
St Joseph's
Smithers · Independent elementary
549 students
| Measure | Smithers Secondary Smithers, British Columbia | St Joseph's Smithers, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #123 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #123 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,842 | 549 |
| Enrolment | 1,842 | 549 |
| 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 | – | 523 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 526 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 558 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 546 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 493 |
| city or town | Smithers | Smithers |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithers Secondary is the larger school with 1,842 students compared with 549.
- •Smithers Secondary is a public school while St Joseph's 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 Smithers Secondary better than St Joseph's?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Smithers Secondary and St Joseph's?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Smithers and Smithers in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Smithers Secondary: 1,842. St Joseph's: 549. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Smithers Secondary and St Joseph's rank in British Columbia?
Smithers Secondary is unranked and St Joseph's is 123rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).