St Mary's Catholic Independent vs Steeples Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Independent
Cranbrook · Independent elementary
344 students
Steeples Elementary
Cranbrook · Public elementary
646 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Independent Cranbrook, British Columbia | Steeples Elementary Cranbrook, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 89 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #128 of 1,275 | #1120 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #128 of 1,275 | #1120 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 344 | 646 |
| Enrolment | 344 | 646 |
| 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 | 515 | 406 |
| FSA numeracy score | 536 | 416 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 515 | 406 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 536 | 416 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Independent scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.8 vs 13.6).
- •Steeples Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 344.
- •St Mary's Catholic Independent is a independent school while Steeples Elementary 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 Mary's Catholic Independent better than Steeples Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's Catholic Independent ranks higher (88.8 vs 13.6 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 Mary's Catholic Independent and Steeples Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Mary's Catholic Independent: 344. Steeples Elementary: 646. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Mary's Catholic Independent and Steeples Elementary rank in British Columbia?
St Mary's Catholic Independent is 128th of 1,275 and Steeples Elementary is 1120th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).