Best secondary schools in Cowichan Valley (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 6 schools in Cowichan Valley, British Columbia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 198Sunrise Waldorf SchoolDuncan · Independent Elementary and secondary598 FSA literacy score · 493 students
- 289Queen Margaret'sDuncan · Independent Elementary and secondary528 FSA literacy score · 1,532 students
- 383St John's Preparatory Academy ShawniganShawnigan Lake · Independent Elementary and secondary562 FSA literacy score · 457 students
- 462Duncan Christian SchoolDuncan · Independent Elementary and secondary485 FSA literacy score · 1,450 students
- 528Chemainus SecondaryChemainus · Public Elementary and secondary446 FSA literacy score · 1,083 students
- 618Queen of Angels SchoolDuncan · Independent Elementary and secondary435 FSA literacy score · 868 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise Waldorf School Duncan · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 97.8 Top 5% | 598 FSA literacy score | 493 |
| 2 | Queen Margaret's Duncan · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 89.4 Top 10% | 528 FSA literacy score | 1,532 |
| 3 | St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan Shawnigan Lake · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 83.1 Top 25% | 562 FSA literacy score | 457 |
| 4 | Duncan Christian School Duncan · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 62.2 Top 50% | 485 FSA literacy score | 1,450 |
| 5 | Chemainus Secondary Chemainus · Elementary and secondary | Public | 27.7 Lower 50% | 446 FSA literacy score | 1,083 |
| 6 | Queen of Angels School Duncan · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 18.0 Lower 50% | 435 FSA literacy score | 868 |
Sunrise Waldorf School in Duncan leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Cowichan Valley with a Success Index (Canada) of 97.8. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are independent, 1 are public.
For the full picture see the wider British Columbia secondary schools rankings, every school on the Cowichan Valley page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Cowichan Valley?
Sunrise Waldorf School in Duncan, British Columbia ranks first among secondary schools in Cowichan Valley with a Success Index (Canada) of 97.8 out of 100 (Enrolment: 493).
How are secondary schools in Cowichan Valley ranked?
Each school's Success Index (Canada) combines 8 factors: eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%), eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%), eqao grade 9 mathematics (25%), osslt first-attempt pass rate (20%), fsa literacy score (25%), fsa numeracy score (25%), community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%), parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across Canada. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Canadian data (Ontario – School information and student demographics; BC Data Catalogue – Foundation Skills Assessment). Provinces publish different assessments, so scores are comparable within a province, not between provinces.