Arden Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Elementary
Courtenay · Public elementary
679 students
Valley View Elementary
Courtenay · Public elementary
1,129 students
| Measure | Arden Elementary Courtenay, British Columbia | Valley View Elementary Courtenay, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1005 of 1,275 | #643 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1005 of 1,275 | #643 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 679 | 1,129 |
| Enrolment | 679 | 1,129 |
| 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 | 473 |
| FSA numeracy score | 422 | 451 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 430 | 465 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 422 | 453 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 482 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 450 |
| city or town | Courtenay | Courtenay |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.9 vs 21.3).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 1,129 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 Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Valley View Elementary ranks higher (49.9 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 Valley View Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Courtenay and Courtenay in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arden Elementary: 679. Valley View Elementary: 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arden Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Arden Elementary is 1005th of 1,275 and Valley View Elementary is 643rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).