Alberni District Secondary vs John Paul II Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 665 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alberni District Secondary
Port Alberni · Public secondary
3,870 students
John Paul II Catholic School
Port Alberni · Independent elementary
465 students
| Measure | Alberni District Secondary Port Alberni, British Columbia | John Paul II Catholic School Port Alberni, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 85 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #176 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #176 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 3,870 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 3,870 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | – | 513 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 511 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 503 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 488 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 523 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 534 |
| city or town | Port Alberni | Port Alberni |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alberni District Secondary is the larger school with 3,870 students compared with 465.
- •Alberni District Secondary is a public school while John Paul II Catholic School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alberni District Secondary better than John Paul II Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alberni District Secondary and John Paul II Catholic School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Port Alberni and Port Alberni in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alberni District Secondary: 3,870. John Paul II Catholic School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alberni District Secondary and John Paul II Catholic School rank in British Columbia?
Alberni District Secondary is unranked and John Paul II Catholic School is 176th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).