Des Cascades vs Maple Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 4.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Cascades
Duncan · Public elementary
46 students
Maple Bay Elementary
North Cowichan · Public elementary
1,077 students
| Measure | Des Cascades Duncan, British Columbia | Maple Bay Elementary North Cowichan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #519 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #519 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 46 | 1,077 |
| Enrolment | 46 | 1,077 |
| 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 | – | 447 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 518 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 481 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 514 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 412 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 522 |
| city or town | Duncan | North Cowichan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Bay Elementary is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 46.
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 Des Cascades better than Maple Bay 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 Des Cascades and Maple Bay Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Duncan and North Cowichan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Des Cascades: 46. Maple Bay Elementary: 1,077. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Des Cascades and Maple Bay Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Des Cascades is unranked and Maple Bay Elementary is 519th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).