Chase River Elementary vs Gabriola Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 8.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase River Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
714 students
Gabriola Elementary
Gabriola Island · Public elementary
347 students
| Measure | Chase River Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Gabriola Elementary Gabriola Island, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1022 of 1,275 | #1102 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1022 of 1,275 | #1102 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 714 | 347 |
| Enrolment | 714 | 347 |
| 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 | 398 |
| FSA numeracy score | 425 | 425 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 423 | 394 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 436 | 453 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 421 | 402 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 415 | 396 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Gabriola Island |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chase River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.0 vs 14.7).
- •Chase River Elementary is the larger school with 714 students compared with 347.
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 Chase River Elementary better than Gabriola Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Chase River Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 14.7 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 Chase River Elementary and Gabriola Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chase River Elementary: 714. Gabriola Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chase River Elementary and Gabriola Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Chase River Elementary is 1022nd of 1,275 and Gabriola Elementary is 1102nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).