Arbutus Global Middle School vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbutus Global Middle School
Victoria · Public elementary
1,401 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
802 students
| Measure | Arbutus Global Middle School Victoria, British Columbia | Hillcrest Elementary Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #204 of 1,275 | #436 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #204 of 1,275 | #436 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,401 | 802 |
| Enrolment | 1,401 | 802 |
| 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 | 498 | 490 |
| FSA numeracy score | 518 | 467 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 467 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 498 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 518 | – |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arbutus Global Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.7 vs 64.6).
- •Arbutus Global Middle School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 802.
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 Arbutus Global Middle School better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Arbutus Global Middle School ranks higher (82.7 vs 64.6 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 Arbutus Global Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arbutus Global Middle School: 1,401. Hillcrest Elementary: 802. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arbutus Global Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Arbutus Global Middle School is 204th of 1,275 and Hillcrest Elementary is 436th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).