McKenzie Elementary vs St Joseph's Catholic
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.
McKenzie Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
806 students
St Joseph's Catholic
Victoria · Independent elementary
1,176 students
| Measure | McKenzie Elementary Victoria, British Columbia | St Joseph's Catholic Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 86 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #427 of 1,275 | #169 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #427 of 1,275 | #169 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 806 | 1,176 |
| Enrolment | 806 | 1,176 |
| 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 | 482 | 525 |
| FSA numeracy score | 477 | 508 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 482 | 517 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 477 | 533 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 532 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 482 |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.6 vs 65.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 806.
- •McKenzie Elementary is a public school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 McKenzie Elementary better than St Joseph's Catholic?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's Catholic ranks higher (85.6 vs 65.2 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 McKenzie Elementary and St Joseph's Catholic?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McKenzie Elementary: 806. St Joseph's Catholic: 1,176. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McKenzie Elementary and St Joseph's Catholic rank in British Columbia?
McKenzie Elementary is 427th of 1,275 and St Joseph's Catholic is 169th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).