Discovery School vs St Joseph's Catholic
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Victoria · Independent elementary and secondary
219 students
St Joseph's Catholic
Victoria · Independent elementary
1,176 students
| Measure | Discovery School Victoria, British Columbia | St Joseph's Catholic Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 86 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #169 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #169 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 219 | 1,176 |
| Enrolment | 219 | 1,176 |
| 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 | – | 525 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 508 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 517 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 533 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 532 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 482 |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 219.
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 St Joseph's Catholic?
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 St Joseph's Catholic?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Discovery School: 219. St Joseph's Catholic: 1,176. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Discovery School and St Joseph's Catholic rank in British Columbia?
Discovery School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic is 169th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).