Departure Bay Elementary vs Wellington Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Departure Bay Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
1,075 students
Wellington Secondary
Nanaimo · Public secondary
3,285 students
| Measure | Departure Bay Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Wellington Secondary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #340 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #340 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,075 | 3,285 |
| Enrolment | 1,075 | 3,285 |
| 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 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 509 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 483 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 532 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 469 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 485 | – |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellington Secondary is the larger school with 3,285 students compared with 1,075.
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 Wellington Secondary?
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 Departure Bay Elementary and Wellington Secondary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Departure Bay Elementary: 1,075. Wellington Secondary: 3,285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Departure Bay Elementary and Wellington Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Departure Bay Elementary is 340th of 1,275 and Wellington Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).