Cowichan Open School vs Drinkwater Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowichan Open School
Duncan · Public secondary
188 students
Drinkwater Elementary
North Cowichan · Public elementary
1,131 students
| Measure | Cowichan Open School Duncan, British Columbia | Drinkwater Elementary North Cowichan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1009 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #1009 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 188 | 1,131 |
| Enrolment | 188 | 1,131 |
| 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 | – | 438 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 409 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 438 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 410 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 439 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 409 |
| city or town | Duncan | North Cowichan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drinkwater Elementary is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 188.
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 Drinkwater Elementary?
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 Drinkwater Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Duncan and North Cowichan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cowichan Open School: 188. Drinkwater Elementary: 1,131. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cowichan Open School and Drinkwater Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Cowichan Open School is unranked and Drinkwater Elementary is 1009th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).