Brentwood College vs St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood College
Mill Bay · Independent secondary
1,623 students
St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan
Shawnigan Lake · Independent elementary and secondary
457 students
| Measure | Brentwood College Mill Bay, British Columbia | St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #196 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #196 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,623 | 457 |
| Enrolment | 1,623 | 457 |
| 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 | – | 562 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 488 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 570 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 481 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 554 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 495 |
| city or town | Mill Bay | Shawnigan Lake |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brentwood College is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 457.
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 Brentwood College better than St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan?
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 Brentwood College and St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Mill Bay and Shawnigan Lake in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brentwood College: 1,623. St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan: 457. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brentwood College and St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan rank in British Columbia?
Brentwood College is unranked and St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan is 196th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).