St Joseph School vs Wildflower
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 174 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
Wildflower
Nelson · Public elementary and secondary
535 students
| Measure | St Joseph School Nelson, British Columbia | Wildflower Nelson, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 93 Top 10% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #79 of 1,275 | #1231 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #79 of 1,275 | #1231 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 479 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 479 | 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 | 535 | 371 |
| FSA numeracy score | 554 | 384 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 535 | 423 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 552 | 458 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 535 | 319 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 557 | 310 |
| 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 4.5).
- •Wildflower is the larger school with 535 students compared with 479.
- •St Joseph School is a independent school while Wildflower 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 Wildflower?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph School ranks higher (93.2 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 St Joseph School and Wildflower?
About 174 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Joseph School: 479. Wildflower: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Joseph School and Wildflower rank in British Columbia?
St Joseph School is 79th of 1,275 and Wildflower is 1231st of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).