Bench Elementary vs George Bonner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 7.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bench Elementary
Cowichan Bay · Public elementary
1,268 students
George Bonner Elementary
Mill Bay · Public elementary
1,128 students
| Measure | Bench Elementary Cowichan Bay, British Columbia | George Bonner Elementary Mill Bay, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #697 of 1,275 | #660 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #697 of 1,275 | #660 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,268 | 1,128 |
| Enrolment | 1,268 | 1,128 |
| 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 | 460 | 465 |
| FSA numeracy score | 454 | 457 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 479 | 461 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 462 | 436 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 441 | 468 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 447 | 478 |
| city or town | Cowichan Bay | Mill Bay |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Bonner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.5 vs 45.1).
- •Bench Elementary is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 1,128.
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 Bench Elementary better than George Bonner Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), George Bonner Elementary ranks higher (48.5 vs 45.1 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 Bench Elementary and George Bonner Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Cowichan Bay and Mill Bay in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bench Elementary: 1,268. George Bonner Elementary: 1,128. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bench Elementary and George Bonner Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Bench Elementary is 697th of 1,275 and George Bonner Elementary is 660th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).