South Nelson Elementary vs Wildflower
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 531 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Nelson Elementary
Nelson · Public elementary
560 students
Wildflower
Nelson · Public elementary and secondary
535 students
| Measure | South Nelson Elementary Nelson, British Columbia | Wildflower Nelson, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #522 of 1,275 | #1231 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #522 of 1,275 | #1231 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 560 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 535 |
| 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 | 371 |
| FSA numeracy score | 490 | 384 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 461 | 423 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 490 | 458 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 319 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 310 |
| city or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.7 vs 4.5).
- •South Nelson Elementary is the larger school with 560 students compared with 535.
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 South Nelson Elementary better than Wildflower?
On the Success Index (Canada), South Nelson Elementary ranks higher (58.7 vs 4.5 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 South Nelson Elementary and Wildflower?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
South Nelson Elementary: 560. Wildflower: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do South Nelson Elementary and Wildflower rank in British Columbia?
South Nelson Elementary is 522nd of 1,275 and Wildflower is 1231st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).