Fernwood Elementary vs Gulf Islands Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Elementary
Salt Spring Island · Public elementary
653 students
Gulf Islands Secondary
Salt Spring Island · Public secondary
1,341 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elementary Salt Spring Island, British Columbia | Gulf Islands Secondary Salt Spring Island, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #573 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #573 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 653 | 1,341 |
| Enrolment | 653 | 1,341 |
| 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 | 468 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 469 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 492 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 512 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 444 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 426 | – |
| city or town | Salt Spring Island | Salt Spring Island |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Islands Secondary is the larger school with 1,341 students compared with 653.
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 Fernwood Elementary better than Gulf Islands 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 Fernwood Elementary and Gulf Islands Secondary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Salt Spring Island and Salt Spring Island in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fernwood Elementary: 653. Gulf Islands Secondary: 1,341. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fernwood Elementary and Gulf Islands Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Fernwood Elementary is 573rd of 1,275 and Gulf Islands Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).