ḰELSET Elementary vs Sidney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ḰELSET Elementary
North Saanich · Public elementary
1,143 students
Sidney Elementary
Sidney · Public elementary
1,178 students
| Measure | ḰELSET Elementary North Saanich, British Columbia | Sidney Elementary Sidney, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #930 of 1,275 | #437 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #930 of 1,275 | #437 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,143 | 1,178 |
| Enrolment | 1,143 | 1,178 |
| 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 | 433 | 473 |
| FSA numeracy score | 438 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 433 | 473 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 438 | 490 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | North Saanich | Sidney |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sidney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.5 vs 27.4).
- •Sidney Elementary is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 1,143.
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 ḰELSET Elementary better than Sidney Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sidney Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 27.4 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 ḰELSET Elementary and Sidney Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between North Saanich and Sidney in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ḰELSET Elementary: 1,143. Sidney Elementary: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ḰELSET Elementary and Sidney Elementary rank in British Columbia?
ḰELSET Elementary is 930th of 1,275 and Sidney Elementary is 437th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).