St Mary's Catholic Independent vs The Balsam School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 272 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
The Balsam School
Kelowna · Independent elementary
341 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Independent Cranbrook, British Columbia | The Balsam School Kelowna, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 89 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #128 of 1,275 | #426 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #128 of 1,275 | #426 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 344 | 341 |
| Enrolment | 344 | 341 |
| 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 | 501 |
| FSA numeracy score | 536 | 460 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 515 | 501 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 536 | 460 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Cranbrook | Kelowna |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Independent scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.8 vs 65.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Independent is the larger school with 344 students compared with 341.
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 The Balsam School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's Catholic Independent ranks higher (88.8 vs 65.3 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 The Balsam School?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Kelowna in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Mary's Catholic Independent: 344. The Balsam School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Mary's Catholic Independent and The Balsam School rank in British Columbia?
St Mary's Catholic Independent is 128th of 1,275 and The Balsam School is 426th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).