Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary vs Rick Hansen Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 147 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
Rick Hansen Secondary
Abbotsford · Public secondary
2,883 students
| Measure | Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary Parksville, British Columbia | Rick Hansen Secondary Abbotsford, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Province rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,875 | 2,883 |
| Enrolment | 2,875 | 2,883 |
| 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 | Abbotsford |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rick Hansen Secondary is the larger school with 2,883 students compared with 2,875.
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 Rick Hansen 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 Rick Hansen Secondary?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Parksville and Abbotsford in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary: 2,875. Rick Hansen Secondary: 2,883. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary and Rick Hansen Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary is unranked and Rick Hansen Secondary is unranked among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).