Aspengrove School vs Dover Bay Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspengrove School
Lantzville · Independent elementary and secondary
968 students
Dover Bay Secondary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
4,995 students
| Measure | Aspengrove School Lantzville, British Columbia | Dover Bay Secondary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #106 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #106 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 968 | 4,995 |
| Enrolment | 968 | 4,995 |
| 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 | 554 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 516 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 560 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 548 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 548 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 484 | – |
| city or town | Lantzville | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Bay Secondary is the larger school with 4,995 students compared with 968.
- •Aspengrove School is a independent school while Dover Bay 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 Aspengrove School better than Dover Bay 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 Aspengrove School and Dover Bay Secondary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lantzville and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aspengrove School: 968. Dover Bay Secondary: 4,995. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aspengrove School and Dover Bay Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Aspengrove School is 106th of 1,275 and Dover Bay Secondary is unranked among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).