Departure Bay Elementary vs Discover Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Departure Bay Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
1,075 students
Discover Montessori School
Nanaimo · Independent elementary and secondary
431 students
| Measure | Departure Bay Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Discover Montessori School Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 50% | 71 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #340 of 1,275 | #354 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #340 of 1,275 | #354 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,075 | 431 |
| Enrolment | 1,075 | 431 |
| 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 | 476 | 530 |
| FSA numeracy score | 509 | 460 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 483 | 576 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 532 | 492 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 469 | 483 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 485 | 429 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Departure Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.8 vs 70.5).
- •Departure Bay Elementary is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 431.
- •Departure Bay Elementary is a public school while Discover Montessori School 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 Departure Bay Elementary better than Discover Montessori School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Departure Bay Elementary ranks higher (71.8 vs 70.5 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 Departure Bay Elementary and Discover Montessori School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Departure Bay Elementary: 1,075. Discover Montessori School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Departure Bay Elementary and Discover Montessori School rank in British Columbia?
Departure Bay Elementary is 340th of 1,275 and Discover Montessori School is 354th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).