Cowichan Open School vs Des Cascades
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowichan Open School
Duncan · Public secondary
188 students
Des Cascades
Duncan · Public elementary
46 students
| Measure | Cowichan Open School Duncan, British Columbia | Des Cascades Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 188 | 46 |
| Enrolment | 188 | 46 |
| 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 | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Duncan | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowichan Open School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 46.
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 Cowichan Open School better than Des Cascades?
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 Cowichan Open School and Des Cascades?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cowichan Open School: 188. Des Cascades: 46. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cowichan Open School and Des Cascades rank in British Columbia?
Cowichan Open School is unranked and Des Cascades is unranked among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).