Alex Aitken vs Alexander Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alex Aitken
North Cowichan · Public elementary
518 students
Alexander Elementary
North Cowichan · Public elementary
889 students
| Measure | Alex Aitken North Cowichan, British Columbia | Alexander Elementary North Cowichan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #846 of 1,275 | #1261 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #846 of 1,275 | #1261 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 518 | 889 |
| Enrolment | 518 | 889 |
| 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 | 447 | 368 |
| FSA numeracy score | 445 | 315 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 458 | 371 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 447 | 318 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 435 | 366 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 443 | 313 |
| city or town | North Cowichan | North Cowichan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alex Aitken scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.7 vs 1.3).
- •Alexander Elementary is the larger school with 889 students compared with 518.
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 Alex Aitken better than Alexander Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alex Aitken ranks higher (34.7 vs 1.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alex Aitken and Alexander Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between North Cowichan and North Cowichan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alex Aitken: 518. Alexander Elementary: 889. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alex Aitken and Alexander Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Alex Aitken is 846th of 1,275 and Alexander Elementary is 1261st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).