Frank Hobbs Elementary vs Maria Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Hobbs Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
706 students
Maria Montessori Academy
Victoria · Independent elementary
732 students
| Measure | Frank Hobbs Elementary Victoria, British Columbia | Maria Montessori Academy Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #110 of 1,275 | #199 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #110 of 1,275 | #199 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 706 | 732 |
| Enrolment | 706 | 732 |
| 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 | 510 | 530 |
| FSA numeracy score | 556 | 494 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 510 | 524 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 556 | 524 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 535 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 465 |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Hobbs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.9 vs 82.9).
- •Maria Montessori Academy is the larger school with 732 students compared with 706.
- •Frank Hobbs Elementary is a public school while Maria Montessori Academy 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 Frank Hobbs Elementary better than Maria Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Frank Hobbs Elementary ranks higher (89.9 vs 82.9 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 Frank Hobbs Elementary and Maria Montessori Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Frank Hobbs Elementary: 706. Maria Montessori Academy: 732. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Frank Hobbs Elementary and Maria Montessori Academy rank in British Columbia?
Frank Hobbs Elementary is 110th of 1,275 and Maria Montessori Academy is 199th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).