Beachcombers Academy vs Denman Island Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beachcombers Academy
Fanny Bay · Independent elementary
150 students
Denman Island Community School
Denman Island · Public elementary
92 students
| Measure | Beachcombers Academy Fanny Bay, British Columbia | Denman Island Community School Denman Island, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 94 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #76 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #76 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 150 | 92 |
| Enrolment | 150 | 92 |
| 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 | – | 525 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 580 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 525 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 580 |
| city or town | Fanny Bay | Denman Island |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beachcombers Academy is the larger school with 150 students compared with 92.
- •Beachcombers Academy is a independent school while Denman Island Community School 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 Beachcombers Academy better than Denman Island Community School?
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 Beachcombers Academy and Denman Island Community School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Fanny Bay and Denman Island in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beachcombers Academy: 150. Denman Island Community School: 92. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beachcombers Academy and Denman Island Community School rank in British Columbia?
Beachcombers Academy is unranked and Denman Island Community School is 76th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).