McGirr Elementary vs Rutherford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGirr Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
1,430 students
Rutherford Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
839 students
| Measure | McGirr Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Rutherford Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #797 of 1,275 | #1059 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #797 of 1,275 | #1059 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,430 | 839 |
| Enrolment | 1,430 | 839 |
| 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 | 453 | 422 |
| FSA numeracy score | 446 | 417 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 435 | 402 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 441 | 415 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 471 | 441 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 451 | 419 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGirr Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.2 vs 17.5).
- •McGirr Elementary is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 839.
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 McGirr Elementary better than Rutherford Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), McGirr Elementary ranks higher (38.2 vs 17.5 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 McGirr Elementary and Rutherford Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McGirr Elementary: 1,430. Rutherford Elementary: 839. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McGirr Elementary and Rutherford Elementary rank in British Columbia?
McGirr Elementary is 797th of 1,275 and Rutherford Elementary is 1059th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).