Cilaire Elementary vs Departure Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cilaire Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
513 students
Departure Bay Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
1,075 students
| Measure | Cilaire Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Departure Bay Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 72 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1024 of 1,275 | #340 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1024 of 1,275 | #340 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 513 | 1,075 |
| Enrolment | 513 | 1,075 |
| 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 | 428 | 476 |
| FSA numeracy score | 419 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 476 | 483 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 461 | 532 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 380 | 469 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 378 | 485 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Departure Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.8 vs 19.9).
- •Departure Bay Elementary is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 513.
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 Cilaire Elementary better than Departure Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Departure Bay Elementary ranks higher (71.8 vs 19.9 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 Cilaire Elementary and Departure Bay Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cilaire Elementary: 513. Departure Bay Elementary: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cilaire Elementary and Departure Bay Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Cilaire Elementary is 1024th of 1,275 and Departure Bay Elementary is 340th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).