Arrowsmith Independent School vs Qualicum Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 4.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowsmith Independent School
Qualicum Beach · Independent elementary
88 students
Qualicum Beach Elementary
Qualicum Beach · Public elementary
1,188 students
| Measure | Arrowsmith Independent School Qualicum Beach, British Columbia | Qualicum Beach Elementary Qualicum Beach, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #410 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #410 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 88 | 1,188 |
| Enrolment | 88 | 1,188 |
| 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 | – | 472 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 496 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 474 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 492 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 471 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 500 |
| city or town | Qualicum Beach | Qualicum Beach |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Qualicum Beach Elementary is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 88.
- •Arrowsmith Independent School is a independent school while Qualicum Beach Elementary 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 Qualicum Beach Elementary?
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 Qualicum Beach Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Qualicum Beach and Qualicum Beach in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arrowsmith Independent School: 88. Qualicum Beach Elementary: 1,188. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arrowsmith Independent School and Qualicum Beach Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Arrowsmith Independent School is unranked and Qualicum Beach Elementary is 410th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).