Penfield Elementary vs Southgate Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 562 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penfield Elementary
Campbell River ยท Public elementary
841 students
Southgate Middle School
Campbell River ยท Public elementary
1,680 students
| Measure | Penfield Elementary Campbell River, British Columbia | Southgate Middle School Campbell River, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #527 of 1,275 | #1150 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #527 of 1,275 | #1150 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 841 | 1,680 |
| Enrolment | 841 | 1,680 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 6 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | โ | โ |
| OSSLT pass rate | โ | โ |
| Low-income households | โ | โ |
| Parents without a credential | โ | โ |
| First language not English | โ | โ |
| Special education | โ | โ |
| Identified as gifted | โ | โ |
| FSA literacy score | 476 | 393 |
| FSA numeracy score | 466 | 416 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 476 | โ |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 466 | โ |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | โ | 393 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | โ | 416 |
| city or town | Campbell River | Campbell River |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขPenfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.4 vs 11.8).
- โขSouthgate Middle School is the larger school with 1,680 students compared with 841.
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 Penfield Elementary better than Southgate Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Penfield Elementary ranks higher (58.4 vs 11.8 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 Penfield Elementary and Southgate Middle School?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Campbell River and Campbell River in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Penfield Elementary: 841. Southgate Middle School: 1,680. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Penfield Elementary and Southgate Middle School rank in British Columbia?
Penfield Elementary is 527th of 1,275 and Southgate Middle School is 1150th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).