Chase River Elementary vs John Barsby Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase River Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
714 students
John Barsby Secondary
Nanaimo · Public secondary
2,580 students
| Measure | Chase River Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | John Barsby Secondary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1022 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #1022 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 714 | 2,580 |
| Enrolment | 714 | 2,580 |
| 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
- •John Barsby Secondary is the larger school with 2,580 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 Chase River Elementary better than John Barsby Secondary?
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 Chase River Elementary and John Barsby Secondary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chase River Elementary: 714. John Barsby Secondary: 2,580. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chase River Elementary and John Barsby Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Chase River Elementary is 1022nd of 1,275 and John Barsby Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).