Discovery Elementary vs Frances Kelsey Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Shawnigan Lake · Public elementary
1,227 students
Frances Kelsey Secondary
Mill Bay · Public secondary
2,898 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia | Frances Kelsey Secondary Mill Bay, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1042 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #1042 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,227 | 2,898 |
| Enrolment | 1,227 | 2,898 |
| 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 | Mill Bay |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances Kelsey Secondary is the larger school with 2,898 students compared with 1,227.
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 Frances Kelsey 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 Discovery Elementary and Frances Kelsey Secondary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Shawnigan Lake and Mill Bay in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Discovery Elementary: 1,227. Frances Kelsey Secondary: 2,898. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Frances Kelsey Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Discovery Elementary is 1042nd of 1,275 and Frances Kelsey Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).