Schools in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia (2025)
3 schools · 3,271 students · 2 independent, 1 public · median Enrolment 1,227.
Shawnigan Lake, in British Columbia, has 3 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 3,271 students. By level there are 1 elementary and secondary, 1 elementary, 1 secondary; by sector 2 independent, 1 public.
The median Enrolment across Shawnigan Lake's schools is 1,227, above the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
2 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan (83.1, top 25% of elementary and secondary schools nationally), followed by Discovery Elementary (18.5, 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 Shawnigan Lake (1,587 students), Discovery Elementary (1,227 students), St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan (457 students).
Ranked schools in Shawnigan Lake
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 183St John's Preparatory Academy ShawniganShawnigan Lake · Independent Elementary and secondary562 FSA literacy score · 457 students
- 219Discovery ElementaryShawnigan Lake · Public Elementary426 FSA literacy score · 1,227 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan Shawnigan Lake · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 83.1 Top 25% | 562 FSA literacy score | 457 |
| 2 | Discovery Elementary Shawnigan Lake · Elementary | Public | 18.5 Lower 50% | 426 FSA literacy score | 1,227 |
Other schools in Shawnigan Lake
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Shawnigan Lake?
St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan is the highest-ranked school in Shawnigan Lake with a Success Index (Canada) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Shawnigan Lake?
Shawnigan Lake has 3 schools (1 elementary and secondary, 1 elementary, 1 secondary) educating 3,271 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Shawnigan Lake?
The median Enrolment across schools in Shawnigan Lake is 1,227. Students enrolled in the latest published year.