Crofton Elementary Community School vs Fernwood 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
Fernwood Elementary
Salt Spring Island · Public elementary
653 students
| Measure | Crofton Elementary Community School Crofton, British Columbia | Fernwood Elementary Salt Spring Island, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1020 of 1,275 | #573 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1020 of 1,275 | #573 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 399 | 653 |
| Enrolment | 399 | 653 |
| 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 | 468 |
| FSA numeracy score | 403 | 469 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 440 | 492 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 403 | 512 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 444 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 426 |
| city or town | Crofton | Salt Spring Island |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.1 vs 20.3).
- •Fernwood Elementary is the larger school with 653 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 Fernwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fernwood Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 20.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crofton Elementary Community School and Fernwood Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Crofton and Salt Spring Island in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Crofton Elementary Community School: 399. Fernwood Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Crofton Elementary Community School and Fernwood Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Crofton Elementary Community School is 1020th of 1,275 and Fernwood Elementary is 573rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).