Dover Bay Secondary vs Semiahmoo Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 91 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Bay Secondary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
4,995 students
Semiahmoo Secondary
Surrey · Public elementary
4,992 students
| Measure | Dover Bay Secondary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Semiahmoo Secondary Surrey, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 4,995 | 4,992 |
| Enrolment | 4,995 | 4,992 |
| 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 | Nanaimo | Surrey |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Bay Secondary is the larger school with 4,995 students compared with 4,992.
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 Semiahmoo 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 Dover Bay Secondary and Semiahmoo Secondary?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Surrey in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dover Bay Secondary: 4,995. Semiahmoo Secondary: 4,992. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dover Bay Secondary and Semiahmoo Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Dover Bay Secondary is unranked and Semiahmoo Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).