Arden Elementary vs Cumberland Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Elementary
Courtenay · Public elementary
679 students
Cumberland Community School
Cumberland · Public elementary and secondary
1,844 students
| Measure | Arden Elementary Courtenay, British Columbia | Cumberland Community School Cumberland, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1005 of 1,275 | #837 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1005 of 1,275 | #837 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 679 | 1,844 |
| Enrolment | 679 | 1,844 |
| 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 | 430 | 454 |
| FSA numeracy score | 422 | 437 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 430 | 464 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 422 | 431 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 443 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 444 |
| city or town | Courtenay | Cumberland |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.4 vs 21.3).
- •Cumberland Community School is the larger school with 1,844 students compared with 679.
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 Arden Elementary better than Cumberland Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cumberland Community School ranks higher (35.4 vs 21.3 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 Arden Elementary and Cumberland Community School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Courtenay and Cumberland in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arden Elementary: 679. Cumberland Community School: 1,844. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arden Elementary and Cumberland Community School rank in British Columbia?
Arden Elementary is 1005th of 1,275 and Cumberland Community School is 837th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).