Schools in Gulf Islands, British Columbia (2025)
8 schools · 3,569 students · 8 public · median Enrolment 401.
Gulf Islands, in British Columbia, has 8 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 3,569 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 elementary and secondary, 1 secondary; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrolment across Gulf Islands's schools is 401, below the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
5 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is Pender Islands Elem-Secondary (68.9, top 50% of elementary and secondary schools nationally), followed by Galiano Community School (59.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Salt Spring Elementary (56.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Gulf Islands Secondary (1,341 students), Salt Spring Elementary (711 students), Fernwood Elementary (653 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys or towns, with the most in Salt Spring Island (4), Pender Island (1), Galiano Island (1), Mayne Island (1).
Ranked schools in Gulf Islands
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 169Pender Islands Elem-SecondaryPender Island · Public Elementary and secondary475 FSA literacy score · 258 students
- 260Galiano Community SchoolGaliano Island · Public Elementary474 FSA literacy score · 116 students
- 357Salt Spring ElementarySalt Spring Island · Public Elementary463 FSA literacy score · 711 students
- 455Fernwood ElementarySalt Spring Island · Public Elementary468 FSA literacy score · 653 students
- 532Fulford Community ElementarySalt Spring Island · Public Elementary464 FSA literacy score · 401 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pender Islands Elem-Secondary Pender Island · Elementary and secondary | Public | 68.9 Top 50% | 475 FSA literacy score | 258 |
| 2 | Galiano Community School Galiano Island · Elementary | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 474 FSA literacy score | 116 |
| 3 | Salt Spring Elementary Salt Spring Island · Elementary | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 463 FSA literacy score | 711 |
| 4 | Fernwood Elementary Salt Spring Island · Elementary | Public | 55.1 Top 50% | 468 FSA literacy score | 653 |
| 5 | Fulford Community Elementary Salt Spring Island · Elementary | Public | 32.3 Lower 50% | 464 FSA literacy score | 401 |
Other schools in Gulf Islands
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Gulf Islands side by side →
City or towns in Gulf Islands
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Gulf Islands?
Pender Islands Elem-Secondary is the highest-ranked school in Gulf Islands with a Success Index (Canada) of 68.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Gulf Islands?
Gulf Islands has 8 schools (2 elementary and secondary, 5 elementary, 1 secondary) educating 3,569 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Gulf Islands?
The median Enrolment across schools in Gulf Islands is 401. Students enrolled in the latest published year.