Nootka Community Elementary vs Westside Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 655 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nootka Community Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary
1,173 students
Westside Montessori Academy
Vancouver · Independent elementary
336 students
| Measure | Nootka Community Elementary Vancouver, British Columbia | Westside Montessori Academy Vancouver, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #306 of 1,275 | #38 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #306 of 1,275 | #38 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,173 | 336 |
| Enrolment | 1,173 | 336 |
| 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 | 498 | 563 |
| FSA numeracy score | 490 | 585 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 489 | 546 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 494 | 620 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 506 | 580 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 485 | 550 |
| city or town | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (97.1 vs 75.0).
- •Nootka Community Elementary is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 336.
- •Nootka Community Elementary is a public school while Westside Montessori Academy 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 Nootka Community Elementary better than Westside Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westside Montessori Academy ranks higher (97.1 vs 75.0 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 Nootka Community Elementary and Westside Montessori Academy?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nootka Community Elementary: 1,173. Westside Montessori Academy: 336. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nootka Community Elementary and Westside Montessori Academy rank in British Columbia?
Nootka Community Elementary is 306th of 1,275 and Westside Montessori Academy is 38th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).