Bench Elementary vs Silver Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 358 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bench Elementary
Cowichan Bay · Public elementary
1,268 students
Silver Star Elementary
Vernon · Public elementary
1,269 students
| Measure | Bench Elementary Cowichan Bay, British Columbia | Silver Star Elementary Vernon, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #697 of 1,275 | #718 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #697 of 1,275 | #718 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,268 | 1,269 |
| Enrolment | 1,268 | 1,269 |
| 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 | 455 |
| FSA numeracy score | 454 | 460 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 479 | 468 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 462 | 477 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 441 | 441 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 447 | 443 |
| city or town | Cowichan Bay | Vernon |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bench Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.1 vs 44.1).
- •Silver Star Elementary is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 1,268.
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 Silver Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bench Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 44.1 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 Silver Star Elementary?
About 358 km in a straight line, between Cowichan Bay and Vernon in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bench Elementary: 1,268. Silver Star Elementary: 1,269. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bench Elementary and Silver Star Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Bench Elementary is 697th of 1,275 and Silver Star Elementary is 718th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).