Schools in Saanich, British Columbia (2025)
15 schools · 21,128 students · 14 public, 1 independent · median Enrolment 1,212.
Saanich, in British Columbia, has 15 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 21,128 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 secondary, 1 elementary and secondary; by sector 14 public, 1 independent.
The median Enrolment across Saanich's schools is 1,212, above the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
12 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is Cordova Bay Elementary (77.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Lochside Elementary (72.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Brentwood Elementary (72.5, 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 Claremont Secondary (3,271 students), Stelly's Secondary (2,517 students), Royal Oak Middle School (1,899 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys or towns, with the most in Victoria (7), North Saanich (4), Brentwood Bay (2), Sidney (1).
Ranked schools in Saanich
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 178Cordova Bay ElementaryVictoria · Public Elementary490 FSA literacy score · 1,007 students
- 273Lochside ElementaryVictoria · Public Elementary494 FSA literacy score · 1,302 students
- 373Brentwood ElementaryBrentwood Bay · Public Elementary482 FSA literacy score · 966 students
- 471Royal Oak Middle SchoolVictoria · Public Middle486 FSA literacy score · 1,899 students
- 571Lakeview Christian SchoolVictoria · Independent Elementary and secondary487 FSA literacy score · 131 students
- 670Keating ElementaryVictoria · Public Elementary486 FSA literacy score · 1,412 students
- 765Sidney ElementarySidney · Public Elementary473 FSA literacy score · 1,178 students
- 859Prospect Lake ElementaryVictoria · Public Elementary477 FSA literacy score · 581 students
- 940North Saanich Middle SchoolNorth Saanich · Public Middle455 FSA literacy score · 1,212 students
- 1038Deep Cove ElementaryNorth Saanich · Public Elementary449 FSA literacy score · 1,128 students
- 1137Bayside Middle SchoolBrentwood Bay · Public Middle449 FSA literacy score · 1,761 students
- 1227ḰELSET ElementaryNorth Saanich · Public Elementary433 FSA literacy score · 1,143 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordova Bay Elementary Victoria · Elementary | Public | 77.9 Top 25% | 490 FSA literacy score | 1,007 |
| 2 | Lochside Elementary Victoria · Elementary | Public | 72.7 Top 50% | 494 FSA literacy score | 1,302 |
| 3 | Brentwood Elementary Brentwood Bay · Elementary | Public | 72.5 Top 50% | 482 FSA literacy score | 966 |
| 4 | Royal Oak Middle School Victoria · Middle | Public | 70.7 Top 50% | 486 FSA literacy score | 1,899 |
| 5 | Lakeview Christian School Victoria · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 70.6 Top 50% | 487 FSA literacy score | 131 |
| 6 | Keating Elementary Victoria · Elementary | Public | 70.2 Top 50% | 486 FSA literacy score | 1,412 |
| 7 | Sidney Elementary Sidney · Elementary | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 473 FSA literacy score | 1,178 |
| 8 | Prospect Lake Elementary Victoria · Elementary | Public | 59.1 Top 50% | 477 FSA literacy score | 581 |
| 9 | North Saanich Middle School North Saanich · Middle | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 455 FSA literacy score | 1,212 |
| 10 | Deep Cove Elementary North Saanich · Elementary | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 449 FSA literacy score | 1,128 |
| 11 | Bayside Middle School Brentwood Bay · Middle | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 449 FSA literacy score | 1,761 |
| 12 | ḰELSET Elementary North Saanich · Elementary | Public | 27.4 Lower 50% | 433 FSA literacy score | 1,143 |
Other schools in Saanich
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 Saanich side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Saanich?
Cordova Bay Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Saanich with a Success Index (Canada) of 77.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Saanich?
Saanich has 15 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 elementary and secondary, 3 secondary) educating 21,128 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Saanich?
The median Enrolment across schools in Saanich is 1,212. Students enrolled in the latest published year.