Discover Montessori School vs Forest Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discover Montessori School
Nanaimo · Independent elementary and secondary
431 students
Forest Park Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
1,156 students
| Measure | Discover Montessori School Nanaimo, British Columbia | Forest Park Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #354 of 1,275 | #1211 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #354 of 1,275 | #1211 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 431 | 1,156 |
| Enrolment | 431 | 1,156 |
| 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 | 530 | 399 |
| FSA numeracy score | 460 | 389 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 576 | 436 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 492 | 417 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 483 | 362 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 429 | 361 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discover Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.5 vs 6.6).
- •Forest Park Elementary is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 431.
- •Discover Montessori School is a independent school while Forest Park Elementary is a public 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 Discover Montessori School better than Forest Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Discover Montessori School ranks higher (70.5 vs 6.6 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 Discover Montessori School and Forest Park Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Discover Montessori School: 431. Forest Park Elementary: 1,156. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Discover Montessori School and Forest Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Discover Montessori School is 354th of 1,275 and Forest Park Elementary is 1211th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).