Skip to content
S

Best public schools in Nanaimo (2025)

Publicly funded schools run by public boards or districts. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 25 schools in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.

  1. 1
    82
    Hammond Bay ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary499 FSA literacy score · 1,269 students
  2. 2
    72
    Pauline Haarer ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary491 FSA literacy score · 673 students
  3. 3
    72
    Departure Bay ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary476 FSA literacy score · 1,075 students
  4. 4
    62
    OceaneNanaimo · Public Elementary489 FSA literacy score · 231 students
  5. 5
    59
    Mountain View ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary475 FSA literacy score · 1,237 students
  6. 6
    56
    Randerson Ridge ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary466 FSA literacy score · 1,239 students
  7. 7
    45
    Pleasant Valley ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary440 FSA literacy score · 1,311 students
  8. 8
    38
    Cinnabar Valley ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary449 FSA literacy score · 740 students
  9. 9
    38
    McGirr ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary453 FSA literacy score · 1,430 students
  10. 10
    38
    Park Avenue ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary451 FSA literacy score · 821 students
  11. 11
    38
    Syuẁén'ct Elementary SchoolNanaimo · Public Elementary463 FSA literacy score · 1,012 students
  12. 12
    33
    Frank J. Ney ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary454 FSA literacy score · 1,010 students
  13. 13
    27
    Brechin ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary451 FSA literacy score · 547 students
  14. 14
    25
    Uplands Park ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary422 FSA literacy score · 991 students
  15. 15
    20
    Fairview ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary411 FSA literacy score · 1,302 students
  16. 16
    20
    Chase River ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary422 FSA literacy score · 714 students
  17. 17
    20
    Cilaire ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary428 FSA literacy score · 513 students
  18. 18
    18
    Rutherford ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary422 FSA literacy score · 839 students
  19. 19
    16
    Quarterway ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary405 FSA literacy score · 1,213 students
  20. 20
    7
    Forest Park ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary399 FSA literacy score · 1,156 students
  21. 21
    5
    Rock City ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary393 FSA literacy score · 909 students
  22. 22
    2
    Georgia Avenue ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary372 FSA literacy score · 1,144 students
  23. 23
    2
    Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community SchoolNanaimo · Public Elementary357 FSA literacy score · 391 students
  24. 24
    2
    Cedar ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary371 FSA literacy score · 950 students
  25. 25
    0
    Bayview ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary324 FSA literacy score · 672 students

Hammond Bay Elementary in Nanaimo leads the 2025 list of public schools in Nanaimo with a Success Index (Canada) of 82.4. Of the 25 schools shown, 25 are public.

For the full picture see the wider British Columbia public schools rankings, every school on the Nanaimo page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

Free academic assessment

Is your child on track for EQAO and beyond?

Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.

  • Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
  • English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
  • Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
  • Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT

No cost, no obligation. By submitting you agree to be contacted by Success Tutoring about your enquiry. See our privacy policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best public school in Nanaimo?

Hammond Bay Elementary in Nanaimo, British Columbia ranks first among public schools in Nanaimo with a Success Index (Canada) of 82.4 out of 100 (Enrolment: 1,269).

How are public schools in Nanaimo 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.