Des Cascades vs Quamichan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Cascades
Duncan · Public elementary
46 students
Quamichan School
North Cowichan · Public secondary
1,398 students
| Measure | Des Cascades Duncan, British Columbia | Quamichan School North Cowichan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 46 | 1,398 |
| Enrolment | 46 | 1,398 |
| 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 | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Duncan | North Cowichan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quamichan School is the larger school with 1,398 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 Quamichan School?
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 Quamichan School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Duncan and North Cowichan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Des Cascades: 46. Quamichan School: 1,398. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Des Cascades and Quamichan School rank in British Columbia?
Des Cascades is unranked and Quamichan School is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).