Drinkwater Elementary vs Khowhemun Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drinkwater Elementary
North Cowichan · Public elementary
1,131 students
Khowhemun Elementary
Duncan · Public elementary
996 students
| Measure | Drinkwater Elementary North Cowichan, British Columbia | Khowhemun Elementary Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1009 of 1,275 | #1239 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1009 of 1,275 | #1239 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,131 | 996 |
| Enrolment | 1,131 | 996 |
| 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 | 438 | 399 |
| FSA numeracy score | 409 | 343 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 438 | 396 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 410 | 342 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 439 | 402 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 409 | 345 |
| city or town | North Cowichan | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drinkwater Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.9 vs 3.6).
- •Drinkwater Elementary is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 996.
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 Drinkwater Elementary better than Khowhemun Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Drinkwater Elementary ranks higher (20.9 vs 3.6 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 Drinkwater Elementary and Khowhemun Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Cowichan and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Drinkwater Elementary: 1,131. Khowhemun Elementary: 996. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Drinkwater Elementary and Khowhemun Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Drinkwater Elementary is 1009th of 1,275 and Khowhemun Elementary is 1239th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).