Crofton Elementary Community School vs Drinkwater Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 9.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Elementary Community School
Crofton · Public elementary
399 students
Drinkwater Elementary
North Cowichan · Public elementary
1,131 students
| Measure | Crofton Elementary Community School Crofton, British Columbia | Drinkwater Elementary North Cowichan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1020 of 1,275 | #1009 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1020 of 1,275 | #1009 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 399 | 1,131 |
| Enrolment | 399 | 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 | 440 | 438 |
| FSA numeracy score | 403 | 409 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 440 | 438 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 403 | 410 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 439 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 409 |
| city or town | Crofton | North Cowichan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (20.3 vs 20.9).
- •Drinkwater Elementary is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 399.
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 Crofton Elementary Community 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 Crofton Elementary Community School and Drinkwater Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Crofton and North Cowichan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Crofton Elementary Community School: 399. Drinkwater Elementary: 1,131. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Crofton Elementary Community School and Drinkwater Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Crofton Elementary Community School is 1020th of 1,275 and Drinkwater Elementary is 1009th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).