Gordon Head Middle School vs Maria Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Head Middle School
Victoria · Public elementary
891 students
Maria Montessori Academy
Victoria · Independent elementary
732 students
| Measure | Gordon Head Middle School Victoria, British Columbia | Maria Montessori Academy Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #347 of 1,275 | #199 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #347 of 1,275 | #199 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 891 | 732 |
| Enrolment | 891 | 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 | 489 | 530 |
| FSA numeracy score | 486 | 494 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 524 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 524 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 489 | 535 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 486 | 465 |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maria Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.9 vs 70.9).
- •Gordon Head Middle School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 732.
- •Gordon Head Middle School 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 Gordon Head Middle School better than Maria Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Maria Montessori Academy ranks higher (82.9 vs 70.9 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 Gordon Head Middle School and Maria Montessori Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gordon Head Middle School: 891. Maria Montessori Academy: 732. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gordon Head Middle School and Maria Montessori Academy rank in British Columbia?
Gordon Head Middle School is 347th of 1,275 and Maria Montessori Academy is 199th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).