Esquimalt High School vs Selkirk Montessori School
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.
Esquimalt High School
Victoria · Public secondary
2,970 students
Selkirk Montessori School
Victoria · Independent elementary and secondary
806 students
| Measure | Esquimalt High School Victoria, British Columbia | Selkirk Montessori School Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 99 Top 5% |
| Province rank | – | #11 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #11 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,970 | 806 |
| Enrolment | 2,970 | 806 |
| 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 | – | 598 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 609 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 578 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 602 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 618 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 615 |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esquimalt High School is the larger school with 2,970 students compared with 806.
- •Esquimalt High School is a public school while Selkirk Montessori 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 Esquimalt High School better than Selkirk Montessori School?
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 Esquimalt High School and Selkirk Montessori School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Esquimalt High School: 2,970. Selkirk Montessori School: 806. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Esquimalt High School and Selkirk Montessori School rank in British Columbia?
Esquimalt High School is unranked and Selkirk Montessori School is 11th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).