Glenlyon Norfolk School vs Sir James Douglas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.4 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
Sir James Douglas Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
1,218 students
| Measure | Glenlyon Norfolk School Victoria, British Columbia | Sir James Douglas Elementary Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 95 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #51 of 1,275 | #455 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #51 of 1,275 | #455 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,125 | 1,218 |
| Enrolment | 2,125 | 1,218 |
| 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 | 488 |
| FSA numeracy score | 555 | 466 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 564 | 488 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 564 | 466 |
| 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
- •Glenlyon Norfolk School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (95.3 vs 63.3).
- •Glenlyon Norfolk School is the larger school with 2,125 students compared with 1,218.
- •Glenlyon Norfolk School is a independent school while Sir James Douglas Elementary 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 Sir James Douglas Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Glenlyon Norfolk School ranks higher (95.3 vs 63.3 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 Glenlyon Norfolk School and Sir James Douglas Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glenlyon Norfolk School: 2,125. Sir James Douglas Elementary: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glenlyon Norfolk School and Sir James Douglas Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Glenlyon Norfolk School is 51st of 1,275 and Sir James Douglas Elementary is 455th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).