Discovery Elementary vs St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Shawnigan Lake · Public elementary
1,227 students
St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan
Shawnigan Lake · Independent elementary and secondary
457 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia | St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1042 of 1,275 | #196 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1042 of 1,275 | #196 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,227 | 457 |
| Enrolment | 1,227 | 457 |
| 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 | 562 |
| FSA numeracy score | 416 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 432 | 570 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 431 | 481 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 420 | 554 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 401 | 495 |
| city or town | Shawnigan Lake | Shawnigan Lake |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.1 vs 18.5).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 457.
- •Discovery Elementary is a public school while St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan 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 St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan ranks higher (83.1 vs 18.5 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 Discovery Elementary and St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Shawnigan Lake and Shawnigan Lake in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Discovery Elementary: 1,227. St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan: 457. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Discovery Elementary and St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan rank in British Columbia?
Discovery Elementary is 1042nd of 1,275 and St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan is 196th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).