Aspengrove School vs McGirr Elementary
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
McGirr Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
1,430 students
| Measure | Aspengrove School Lantzville, British Columbia | McGirr Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #106 of 1,275 | #797 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #106 of 1,275 | #797 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 968 | 1,430 |
| Enrolment | 968 | 1,430 |
| 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 | 453 |
| FSA numeracy score | 516 | 446 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 560 | 435 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 548 | 441 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 548 | 471 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 484 | 451 |
| city or town | Lantzville | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspengrove School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.1 vs 38.2).
- •McGirr Elementary is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 968.
- •Aspengrove School is a independent school while McGirr 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 Aspengrove School better than McGirr Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Aspengrove School ranks higher (90.1 vs 38.2 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 Aspengrove School and McGirr Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lantzville and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aspengrove School: 968. McGirr Elementary: 1,430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aspengrove School and McGirr Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Aspengrove School is 106th of 1,275 and McGirr Elementary is 797th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).