Discovery School vs Spectrum Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Victoria · Independent elementary and secondary
219 students
Spectrum Community
Victoria · Public secondary
3,279 students
| Measure | Discovery School Victoria, British Columbia | Spectrum Community Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 219 | 3,279 |
| Enrolment | 219 | 3,279 |
| 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 | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spectrum Community is the larger school with 3,279 students compared with 219.
- •Discovery School is a independent school while Spectrum Community 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 Discovery School better than Spectrum Community?
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 School and Spectrum Community?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Discovery School: 219. Spectrum Community: 3,279. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Discovery School and Spectrum Community rank in British Columbia?
Discovery School is unranked and Spectrum Community is unranked among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).