Cedar Secondary vs Chase River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 4.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Secondary
Nanaimo · Public secondary
1,008 students
Chase River Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
714 students
| Measure | Cedar Secondary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Chase River Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1022 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #1022 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,008 | 714 |
| Enrolment | 1,008 | 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 | – | 422 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 425 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 423 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 436 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 421 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 415 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Secondary is the larger school with 1,008 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 Secondary better than Chase River Elementary?
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 Cedar Secondary and Chase River Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedar Secondary: 1,008. Chase River Elementary: 714. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedar Secondary and Chase River Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Cedar Secondary is unranked and Chase River Elementary is 1022nd of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).