Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary vs Oceanside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.1 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
Oceanside Elementary
Parksville · Public elementary
1,433 students
| Measure | Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary Parksville, British Columbia | Oceanside Elementary Parksville, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 69 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #379 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #379 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,875 | 1,433 |
| Enrolment | 2,875 | 1,433 |
| 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 | – | 486 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 482 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 472 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 484 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 500 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 480 |
| city or town | Parksville | Parksville |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary is the larger school with 2,875 students compared with 1,433.
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 Oceanside 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 Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary and Oceanside Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Parksville and Parksville in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary: 2,875. Oceanside Elementary: 1,433. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary and Oceanside Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary is unranked and Oceanside Elementary is 379th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).