Ecole Willows Elementary vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole Willows Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
1,566 students
St Patrick's School
Victoria · Independent elementary
1,033 students
| Measure | Ecole Willows Elementary Victoria, British Columbia | St Patrick's School Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 92 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #282 of 1,275 | #92 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #282 of 1,275 | #92 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,566 | 1,033 |
| Enrolment | 1,566 | 1,033 |
| 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 | 500 | 546 |
| FSA numeracy score | 492 | 525 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 500 | 536 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 492 | 517 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 556 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 534 |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.5 vs 76.5).
- •Ecole Willows Elementary is the larger school with 1,566 students compared with 1,033.
- •Ecole Willows Elementary is a public school while St Patrick's School 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 Ecole Willows Elementary better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick's School ranks higher (91.5 vs 76.5 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 Ecole Willows Elementary and St Patrick's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Willows Elementary: 1,566. St Patrick's School: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Willows Elementary and St Patrick's School rank in British Columbia?
Ecole Willows Elementary is 282nd of 1,275 and St Patrick's School is 92nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).