Fulford Community Elementary vs John Barsby Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulford Community Elementary
Salt Spring Island · Public elementary
401 students
John Barsby Secondary
Nanaimo · Public secondary
2,580 students
| Measure | Fulford Community Elementary Salt Spring Island, British Columbia | John Barsby Secondary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #879 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #879 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 401 | 2,580 |
| Enrolment | 401 | 2,580 |
| 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 | 464 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 407 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 475 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 416 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 454 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 397 | – |
| city or town | Salt Spring Island | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Barsby Secondary is the larger school with 2,580 students compared with 401.
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 Fulford Community Elementary better than John Barsby 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 Fulford Community Elementary and John Barsby Secondary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salt Spring Island and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fulford Community Elementary: 401. John Barsby Secondary: 2,580. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fulford Community Elementary and John Barsby Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Fulford Community Elementary is 879th of 1,275 and John Barsby Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).