George Jay Elementary vs Victoria School for Ideal Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Jay Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
1,311 students
Victoria School for Ideal Education
Victoria · Independent elementary and secondary
208 students
| Measure | George Jay Elementary Victoria, British Columbia | Victoria School for Ideal Education Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #671 of 1,275 | #517 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #671 of 1,275 | #517 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,311 | 208 |
| Enrolment | 1,311 | 208 |
| 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 | 475 | 501 |
| FSA numeracy score | 441 | 445 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 475 | 512 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 441 | 468 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 490 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 422 |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Victoria School for Ideal Education scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.1 vs 47.5).
- •George Jay Elementary is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 208.
- •George Jay Elementary is a public school while Victoria School for Ideal Education 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 George Jay Elementary better than Victoria School for Ideal Education?
On the Success Index (Canada), Victoria School for Ideal Education ranks higher (59.1 vs 47.5 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 George Jay Elementary and Victoria School for Ideal Education?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George Jay Elementary: 1,311. Victoria School for Ideal Education: 208. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George Jay Elementary and Victoria School for Ideal Education rank in British Columbia?
George Jay Elementary is 671st of 1,275 and Victoria School for Ideal Education is 517th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).