Alex Aitken vs Duncan Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alex Aitken
North Cowichan · Public elementary
518 students
Duncan Christian School
Duncan · Independent elementary and secondary
1,450 students
| Measure | Alex Aitken North Cowichan, British Columbia | Duncan Christian School Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #846 of 1,275 | #472 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #846 of 1,275 | #472 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 518 | 1,450 |
| Enrolment | 518 | 1,450 |
| 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 | 485 |
| FSA numeracy score | 445 | 466 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 458 | 464 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 447 | 476 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 435 | 506 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 443 | 456 |
| city or town | North Cowichan | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duncan Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.2 vs 34.7).
- •Duncan Christian School is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 518.
- •Alex Aitken is a public school while Duncan Christian 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 Alex Aitken better than Duncan Christian School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Duncan Christian School ranks higher (62.2 vs 34.7 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 Duncan Christian School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North Cowichan and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alex Aitken: 518. Duncan Christian School: 1,450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alex Aitken and Duncan Christian School rank in British Columbia?
Alex Aitken is 846th of 1,275 and Duncan Christian School is 472nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).