Forest Park Elementary vs Garden City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 63 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary
Nanaimo ยท Public elementary
1,156 students
Garden City Elementary
Richmond ยท Public elementary
1,155 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Garden City Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 94 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1211 of 1,275 | #68 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1211 of 1,275 | #68 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 1,156 | 1,155 |
| Enrolment | 1,156 | 1,155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 6 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | โ | โ |
| OSSLT pass rate | โ | โ |
| Low-income households | โ | โ |
| Parents without a credential | โ | โ |
| First language not English | โ | โ |
| Special education | โ | โ |
| Identified as gifted | โ | โ |
| FSA literacy score | 399 | 529 |
| FSA numeracy score | 389 | 569 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 436 | 533 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 417 | 557 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 362 | 526 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 361 | 580 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขGarden City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (93.7 vs 6.6).
- โขForest Park Elementary is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 1,155.
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 Forest Park Elementary better than Garden City Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Garden City Elementary ranks higher (93.7 vs 6.6 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 Forest Park Elementary and Garden City Elementary?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Park Elementary: 1,156. Garden City Elementary: 1,155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Park Elementary and Garden City Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Forest Park Elementary is 1211th of 1,275 and Garden City Elementary is 68th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).