Schools in Vancouver Island West, British Columbia (2025)
5 schools · 761 students · 5 public · median Enrolment 74.
Vancouver Island West, in British Columbia, has 5 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 761 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 elementary and secondary; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrolment across Vancouver Island West's schools is 74, below the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
1 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is Ray Watkins Elementary (12.1, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Ray Watkins Elementary (334 students), Gold River Secondary (245 students), Kyuquot Elementary Secondary (74 students).
Schools are spread across 4 citys or towns, with the most in Gold River (2), Tahsis (1), Kyuquot (1), Zeballos (1).
Ranked schools in Vancouver Island West
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Watkins Elementary Gold River · Elementary | Public | 12.1 Lower 50% | 419 FSA literacy score | 334 |
Other schools in Vancouver Island West
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
Captain Meares Elem-Secondary
Tahsis · Public elementary and secondary
48 students
Gold River Secondary
Gold River · Public elementary
245 students
Kyuquot Elementary Secondary
Kyuquot · Public elementary and secondary
74 students
Zeballos Elem-Secondary
Zeballos · Public elementary
60 students
City or towns in Vancouver Island West
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- Cranbrook(11)
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- Dawson Creek(11)
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- North Cowichan(8)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Vancouver Island West?
Ray Watkins Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Vancouver Island West with a Success Index (Canada) of 12.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Vancouver Island West?
Vancouver Island West has 5 schools (3 elementary, 2 elementary and secondary) educating 761 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Vancouver Island West?
The median Enrolment across schools in Vancouver Island West is 74. Students enrolled in the latest published year.