James Bay Community vs Victoria West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bay Community
Victoria · Public elementary
507 students
Victoria West Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
1,081 students
| Measure | James Bay Community Victoria, British Columbia | Victoria West Elementary Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #467 of 1,275 | #498 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #467 of 1,275 | #498 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 507 | 1,081 |
| Enrolment | 507 | 1,081 |
| 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 | 477 | 482 |
| FSA numeracy score | 477 | 465 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 477 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 477 | 465 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Bay Community scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.5 vs 60.4).
- •Victoria West Elementary is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 507.
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 James Bay Community better than Victoria West Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Bay Community ranks higher (62.5 vs 60.4 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 James Bay Community and Victoria West Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Bay Community: 507. Victoria West Elementary: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Bay Community and Victoria West Elementary rank in British Columbia?
James Bay Community is 467th of 1,275 and Victoria West Elementary is 498th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).