Alex Aitken vs Cowichan Open School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alex Aitken
North Cowichan · Public elementary
518 students
Cowichan Open School
Duncan · Public secondary
188 students
| Measure | Alex Aitken North Cowichan, British Columbia | Cowichan Open School Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #846 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #846 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 518 | 188 |
| Enrolment | 518 | 188 |
| 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 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 445 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 458 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 447 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 435 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 443 | – |
| city or town | North Cowichan | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alex Aitken is the larger school with 518 students compared with 188.
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 Cowichan Open 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 Alex Aitken and Cowichan Open School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Cowichan and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alex Aitken: 518. Cowichan Open School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alex Aitken and Cowichan Open School rank in British Columbia?
Alex Aitken is 846th of 1,275 and Cowichan Open School is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).