Bowser Elementary vs Hornby Island Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 10 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowser Elementary
Bowser · Public elementary
444 students
Hornby Island Elementary
Hornby Island · Public elementary
131 students
| Measure | Bowser Elementary Bowser, British Columbia | Hornby Island Elementary Hornby Island, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #582 of 1,275 | #843 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #582 of 1,275 | #843 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 444 | 131 |
| Enrolment | 444 | 131 |
| 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 | 468 | 436 |
| FSA numeracy score | 468 | 455 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 463 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 485 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 474 | 436 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 452 | 455 |
| city or town | Bowser | Hornby Island |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowser Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.8 vs 35.0).
- •Bowser Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 131.
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 Bowser Elementary better than Hornby Island Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bowser Elementary ranks higher (54.8 vs 35.0 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 Bowser Elementary and Hornby Island Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Bowser and Hornby Island in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bowser Elementary: 444. Hornby Island Elementary: 131. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bowser Elementary and Hornby Island Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Bowser Elementary is 582nd of 1,275 and Hornby Island Elementary is 843rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).