Discovery Elementary vs Evergreen Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 5.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Shawnigan Lake · Public elementary
1,227 students
Evergreen Independent School
Cobble Hill · Independent elementary
80 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia | Evergreen Independent School Cobble Hill, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1042 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #1042 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,227 | 80 |
| Enrolment | 1,227 | 80 |
| 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 | 426 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 416 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 432 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 431 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 420 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 401 | – |
| city or town | Shawnigan Lake | Cobble Hill |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 80.
- •Discovery Elementary is a public school while Evergreen Independent 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 Discovery Elementary better than Evergreen Independent 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 Discovery Elementary and Evergreen Independent School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Shawnigan Lake and Cobble Hill in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Discovery Elementary: 1,227. Evergreen Independent School: 80. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Evergreen Independent School rank in British Columbia?
Discovery Elementary is 1042nd of 1,275 and Evergreen Independent School is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).