Dover Bay Secondary vs Randerson Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Bay Secondary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
4,995 students
Randerson Ridge Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
1,239 students
| Measure | Dover Bay Secondary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Randerson Ridge Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #564 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #564 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 4,995 | 1,239 |
| Enrolment | 4,995 | 1,239 |
| 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 | – | 466 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 474 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 483 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 500 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 449 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 447 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Bay Secondary is the larger school with 4,995 students compared with 1,239.
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 Dover Bay Secondary better than Randerson Ridge Elementary?
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 Dover Bay Secondary and Randerson Ridge Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dover Bay Secondary: 4,995. Randerson Ridge Elementary: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dover Bay Secondary and Randerson Ridge Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Dover Bay Secondary is unranked and Randerson Ridge Elementary is 564th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).