Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary vs Springwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 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
Springwood Elementary
Parksville · Public elementary
1,616 students
| Measure | Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary Parksville, British Columbia | Springwood Elementary Parksville, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #780 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #780 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,875 | 1,616 |
| Enrolment | 2,875 | 1,616 |
| 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 | – | 453 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 450 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 445 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 451 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 461 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 448 |
| 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 1,616.
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 Springwood 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 Springwood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Parksville and Parksville in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary: 2,875. Springwood Elementary: 1,616. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary and Springwood Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary is unranked and Springwood Elementary is 780th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).