Cowichan Open School vs Queen Margaret's
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 286 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowichan Open School
Duncan · Public secondary
188 students
Queen Margaret's
Duncan · Independent elementary and secondary
1,532 students
| Measure | Cowichan Open School Duncan, British Columbia | Queen Margaret's Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #118 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #118 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 188 | 1,532 |
| Enrolment | 188 | 1,532 |
| 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 | – | 528 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 522 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 535 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 547 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 521 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 497 |
| city or town | Duncan | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queen Margaret's is the larger school with 1,532 students compared with 188.
- •Cowichan Open School is a public school while Queen Margaret's is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Queen Margaret's?
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 Queen Margaret's?
About 286 m in a straight line, between Duncan and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cowichan Open School: 188. Queen Margaret's: 1,532. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cowichan Open School and Queen Margaret's rank in British Columbia?
Cowichan Open School is unranked and Queen Margaret's is 118th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).