Arrowsmith Independent School vs Kwalikum Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowsmith Independent School
Qualicum Beach · Independent elementary
88 students
Kwalikum Secondary
Qualicum Beach · Public secondary
1,798 students
| Measure | Arrowsmith Independent School Qualicum Beach, British Columbia | Kwalikum Secondary Qualicum Beach, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 88 | 1,798 |
| Enrolment | 88 | 1,798 |
| 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 | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Qualicum Beach | Qualicum Beach |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kwalikum Secondary is the larger school with 1,798 students compared with 88.
- •Arrowsmith Independent School is a independent school while Kwalikum Secondary is a public 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 Arrowsmith Independent School better than Kwalikum Secondary?
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 Arrowsmith Independent School and Kwalikum Secondary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Qualicum Beach and Qualicum Beach in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arrowsmith Independent School: 88. Kwalikum Secondary: 1,798. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arrowsmith Independent School and Kwalikum Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Arrowsmith Independent School is unranked and Kwalikum Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).