Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary vs Kwalikum Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 7.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary
Parksville · Public secondary
2,875 students
Kwalikum Secondary
Qualicum Beach · Public secondary
1,798 students
| Measure | Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary Parksville, British Columbia | Kwalikum Secondary Qualicum Beach, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,875 | 1,798 |
| Enrolment | 2,875 | 1,798 |
| 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 | Parksville | Qualicum Beach |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary is the larger school with 2,875 students compared with 1,798.
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 Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary better than Kwalikum 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 Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary and Kwalikum Secondary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Parksville and Qualicum Beach in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary: 2,875. Kwalikum Secondary: 1,798. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary and Kwalikum Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary is unranked and Kwalikum Secondary is unranked among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).