Oak Bay Secondary vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 526 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Bay Secondary
Victoria · Public secondary
3,987 students
St Patrick's School
Victoria · Independent elementary
1,033 students
| Measure | Oak Bay Secondary Victoria, British Columbia | St Patrick's School Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 92 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #92 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #92 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 3,987 | 1,033 |
| Enrolment | 3,987 | 1,033 |
| 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 | – | 546 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 525 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 536 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 517 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 556 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 534 |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Bay Secondary is the larger school with 3,987 students compared with 1,033.
- •Oak Bay Secondary is a public school while St Patrick's School 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 Oak Bay Secondary better than St Patrick's School?
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 Oak Bay Secondary and St Patrick's School?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Oak Bay Secondary: 3,987. St Patrick's School: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Oak Bay Secondary and St Patrick's School rank in British Columbia?
Oak Bay Secondary is unranked and St Patrick's School is 92nd of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).