Cinnabar Valley Elementary vs John Barsby Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 4.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cinnabar Valley Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
740 students
John Barsby Secondary
Nanaimo · Public secondary
2,580 students
| Measure | Cinnabar Valley Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | John Barsby Secondary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #794 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #794 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 740 | 2,580 |
| Enrolment | 740 | 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 | 449 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 452 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 449 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 492 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 449 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 413 | – |
| 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 740.
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 Cinnabar Valley 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 Cinnabar Valley Elementary and John Barsby Secondary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cinnabar Valley Elementary: 740. John Barsby Secondary: 2,580. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cinnabar Valley Elementary and John Barsby Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Cinnabar Valley Elementary is 794th of 1,275 and John Barsby Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).