St Joseph School vs Vancouver Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 425 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph School
Nelson · Independent elementary and secondary
479 students
Vancouver Montessori School
Vancouver · Independent elementary
482 students
| Measure | St Joseph School Nelson, British Columbia | Vancouver Montessori School Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 93 Top 10% | 98 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #79 of 1,275 | #31 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #79 of 1,275 | #31 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 479 | 482 |
| Enrolment | 479 | 482 |
| 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 | 597 |
| FSA numeracy score | 554 | 579 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 535 | 562 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 552 | 592 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 535 | 633 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 557 | 567 |
| city or town | Nelson | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vancouver Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (97.8 vs 93.2).
- •Vancouver Montessori School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 479.
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 Vancouver Montessori School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vancouver Montessori School ranks higher (97.8 vs 93.2 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 Vancouver Montessori School?
About 425 km in a straight line, between Nelson and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Joseph School: 479. Vancouver Montessori School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Joseph School and Vancouver Montessori School rank in British Columbia?
St Joseph School is 79th of 1,275 and Vancouver Montessori School is 31st of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).