Drinkwater Elementary vs Queen Margaret's
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drinkwater Elementary
North Cowichan · Public elementary
1,131 students
Queen Margaret's
Duncan · Independent elementary and secondary
1,532 students
| Measure | Drinkwater Elementary North Cowichan, British Columbia | Queen Margaret's Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1009 of 1,275 | #118 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1009 of 1,275 | #118 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,131 | 1,532 |
| Enrolment | 1,131 | 1,532 |
| 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 | 528 |
| FSA numeracy score | 409 | 522 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 438 | 535 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 410 | 547 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 439 | 521 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 409 | 497 |
| city or town | North Cowichan | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queen Margaret's scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.4 vs 20.9).
- •Queen Margaret's is the larger school with 1,532 students compared with 1,131.
- •Drinkwater Elementary is a public school while Queen Margaret's is a independent 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 Drinkwater Elementary better than Queen Margaret's?
On the Success Index (Canada), Queen Margaret's ranks higher (89.4 vs 20.9 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 Queen Margaret's?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between North Cowichan and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Drinkwater Elementary: 1,131. Queen Margaret's: 1,532. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Drinkwater Elementary and Queen Margaret's rank in British Columbia?
Drinkwater Elementary is 1009th of 1,275 and Queen Margaret's is 118th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).