Cedar Elementary vs Chase River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
950 students
Chase River Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
714 students
| Measure | Cedar Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Chase River Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 2 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1259 of 1,275 | #1022 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1259 of 1,275 | #1022 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 950 | 714 |
| Enrolment | 950 | 714 |
| 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 | 371 | 422 |
| FSA numeracy score | 322 | 425 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 384 | 423 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 343 | 436 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 357 | 421 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 302 | 415 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chase River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.0 vs 1.6).
- •Cedar Elementary is the larger school with 950 students compared with 714.
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 Cedar Elementary better than Chase River Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Chase River Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 1.6 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 Cedar Elementary and Chase River Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedar Elementary: 950. Chase River Elementary: 714. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedar Elementary and Chase River Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Cedar Elementary is 1259th of 1,275 and Chase River Elementary is 1022nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).