Bench Elementary vs Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bench Elementary
Cowichan Bay · Public elementary
1,268 students
Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada
Duncan · Independent elementary
74 students
| Measure | Bench Elementary Cowichan Bay, British Columbia | Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #697 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #697 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,268 | 74 |
| Enrolment | 1,268 | 74 |
| 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 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 454 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 479 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 462 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 441 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 447 | – |
| city or town | Cowichan Bay | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bench Elementary is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 74.
- •Bench Elementary is a public school while Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada is a independent 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 Bench Elementary better than Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada?
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 Bench Elementary and Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Cowichan Bay and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bench Elementary: 1,268. Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada: 74. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bench Elementary and Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada rank in British Columbia?
Bench Elementary is 697th of 1,275 and Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).