Glenlyon Norfolk School vs Oak Bay Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenlyon Norfolk School
Victoria · Independent elementary and secondary
2,125 students
Oak Bay Secondary
Victoria · Public secondary
3,987 students
| Measure | Glenlyon Norfolk School Victoria, British Columbia | Oak Bay Secondary Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 95 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #51 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #51 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,125 | 3,987 |
| Enrolment | 2,125 | 3,987 |
| 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 | 566 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 555 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 564 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 564 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 568 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 546 | – |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Bay Secondary is the larger school with 3,987 students compared with 2,125.
- •Glenlyon Norfolk School is a independent school while Oak Bay Secondary is a public 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 Glenlyon Norfolk School better than Oak Bay 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 Glenlyon Norfolk School and Oak Bay Secondary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glenlyon Norfolk School: 2,125. Oak Bay Secondary: 3,987. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glenlyon Norfolk School and Oak Bay Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Glenlyon Norfolk School is 51st of 1,275 and Oak Bay Secondary is unranked among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).