Bench Elementary vs Sunrise Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bench Elementary
Cowichan Bay · Public elementary
1,268 students
Sunrise Waldorf School
Duncan · Independent elementary and secondary
493 students
| Measure | Bench Elementary Cowichan Bay, British Columbia | Sunrise Waldorf School Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #697 of 1,275 | #30 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #697 of 1,275 | #30 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,268 | 493 |
| Enrolment | 1,268 | 493 |
| 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 | 598 |
| FSA numeracy score | 454 | 578 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 479 | 630 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 462 | 615 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 441 | 567 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 447 | 540 |
| city or town | Cowichan Bay | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Waldorf School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (97.8 vs 45.1).
- •Bench Elementary is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 493.
- •Bench Elementary is a public school while Sunrise Waldorf School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bench Elementary better than Sunrise Waldorf School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sunrise Waldorf School ranks higher (97.8 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 Sunrise Waldorf School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cowichan Bay and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bench Elementary: 1,268. Sunrise Waldorf School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bench Elementary and Sunrise Waldorf School rank in British Columbia?
Bench Elementary is 697th of 1,275 and Sunrise Waldorf School is 30th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).