Cedar Elementary vs North Oyster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
950 students
North Oyster Elementary
Ladysmith · Public elementary
903 students
| Measure | Cedar Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | North Oyster Elementary Ladysmith, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 2 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1259 of 1,275 | #1228 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1259 of 1,275 | #1228 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 950 | 903 |
| Enrolment | 950 | 903 |
| 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 | 391 |
| FSA numeracy score | 322 | 378 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 384 | 444 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 343 | 422 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 357 | 338 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 302 | 334 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Ladysmith |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Oyster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (4.7 vs 1.6).
- •Cedar Elementary is the larger school with 950 students compared with 903.
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 North Oyster Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), North Oyster Elementary ranks higher (4.7 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 North Oyster Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Ladysmith in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedar Elementary: 950. North Oyster Elementary: 903. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedar Elementary and North Oyster Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Cedar Elementary is 1259th of 1,275 and North Oyster Elementary is 1228th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).