St Joseph School vs Trafalgar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 298 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph School
Nelson · Independent elementary and secondary
479 students
Trafalgar Middle School
Nelson · Public middle
1,529 students
| Measure | St Joseph School Nelson, British Columbia | Trafalgar Middle School Nelson, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 93 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #79 of 1,275 | #676 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #79 of 1,275 | #676 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Middle |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 479 | 1,529 |
| Enrolment | 479 | 1,529 |
| 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 | 535 | 482 |
| FSA numeracy score | 554 | 431 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 535 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 552 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 535 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 557 | 431 |
| city or town | Nelson | Nelson |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (93.2 vs 47.4).
- •Trafalgar Middle School is the larger school with 1,529 students compared with 479.
- •St Joseph School is a independent school while Trafalgar Middle School is a public 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 St Joseph School better than Trafalgar Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph School ranks higher (93.2 vs 47.4 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 St Joseph School and Trafalgar Middle School?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Joseph School: 479. Trafalgar Middle School: 1,529. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Joseph School and Trafalgar Middle School rank in British Columbia?
St Joseph School is 79th of 1,275 and Trafalgar Middle School is 676th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).