Randerson Ridge Elementary vs Rutherford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 985 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Randerson Ridge Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
1,239 students
Rutherford Elementary
Nanaimo · Public elementary
839 students
| Measure | Randerson Ridge Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Rutherford Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #564 of 1,275 | #1059 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #564 of 1,275 | #1059 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,239 | 839 |
| Enrolment | 1,239 | 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 | 466 | 422 |
| FSA numeracy score | 474 | 417 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 483 | 402 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 500 | 415 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 449 | 441 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 447 | 419 |
| city or town | Nanaimo | Nanaimo |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Randerson Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.8 vs 17.5).
- •Randerson Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 1,239 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 Randerson Ridge Elementary better than Rutherford Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Randerson Ridge Elementary ranks higher (55.8 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 Randerson Ridge Elementary and Rutherford Elementary?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Nanaimo and Nanaimo in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Randerson Ridge Elementary: 1,239. Rutherford Elementary: 839. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Randerson Ridge Elementary and Rutherford Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Randerson Ridge Elementary is 564th of 1,275 and Rutherford Elementary is 1059th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).