Brookes Westshore vs Colwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookes Westshore
Victoria · Independent elementary
875 students
Colwood Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
477 students
| Measure | Brookes Westshore Victoria, British Columbia | Colwood Elementary Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #444 of 1,275 | #1044 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #444 of 1,275 | #1044 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 875 | 477 |
| Enrolment | 875 | 477 |
| 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 | 485 | 426 |
| FSA numeracy score | 470 | 415 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 500 | 426 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 489 | 415 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 470 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 452 | – |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookes Westshore scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.1 vs 18.3).
- •Brookes Westshore is the larger school with 875 students compared with 477.
- •Brookes Westshore is a independent school while Colwood Elementary is a public 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 Brookes Westshore better than Colwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Brookes Westshore ranks higher (64.1 vs 18.3 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 Brookes Westshore and Colwood Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brookes Westshore: 875. Colwood Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brookes Westshore and Colwood Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Brookes Westshore is 444th of 1,275 and Colwood Elementary is 1044th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).