Selkirk Montessori School vs Victoria West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selkirk Montessori School
Victoria · Independent elementary and secondary
806 students
Victoria West Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary
1,081 students
| Measure | Selkirk Montessori School Victoria, British Columbia | Victoria West Elementary Victoria, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 99 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #11 of 1,275 | #498 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #11 of 1,275 | #498 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 806 | 1,081 |
| Enrolment | 806 | 1,081 |
| 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 | 598 | 482 |
| FSA numeracy score | 609 | 465 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 578 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 602 | 465 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 618 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 615 | – |
| city or town | Victoria | Victoria |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selkirk Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (98.9 vs 60.4).
- •Victoria West Elementary is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 806.
- •Selkirk Montessori School is a independent school while Victoria West Elementary is a public 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 Selkirk Montessori School better than Victoria West Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Selkirk Montessori School ranks higher (98.9 vs 60.4 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 Selkirk Montessori School and Victoria West Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Selkirk Montessori School: 806. Victoria West Elementary: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Selkirk Montessori School and Victoria West Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Selkirk Montessori School is 11th of 1,275 and Victoria West Elementary is 498th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).