Lake Cowichan Secondary vs Merritt Bench Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 278 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Cowichan Secondary
Lake Cowichan · Public elementary
416 students
Merritt Bench Elementary
Merritt · Public elementary
416 students
| Measure | Lake Cowichan Secondary Lake Cowichan, British Columbia | Merritt Bench Elementary Merritt, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #963 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #963 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 416 | 416 |
| Enrolment | 416 | 416 |
| 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 | – | 442 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 421 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 439 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 412 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 444 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 429 |
| city or town | Lake Cowichan | Merritt |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
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 Lake Cowichan Secondary better than Merritt Bench Elementary?
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 Lake Cowichan Secondary and Merritt Bench Elementary?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Lake Cowichan and Merritt in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lake Cowichan Secondary: 416. Merritt Bench Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lake Cowichan Secondary and Merritt Bench Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Lake Cowichan Secondary is unranked and Merritt Bench Elementary is 963rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).