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Madeira Park Elementary
About
Madeira Park Elementary is located at 5012 Gonzales Road, Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H0, in the heart of Pender Harbour (about 35 km north of Sechelt). The school describes a small, well-equipped learning community with a large playground and an outdoor classroom, supported by an energetic, positive, and caring staff. It emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the community, and aims to help students develop their academic, social, and personal potential in a safe and secure environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sunshine Coast)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 604 883-2373
Email: mpeinfo@sd46.bc.ca
Principal: Nicole Zilkie
Programs and Services
Getting Active Students have opportunities to be active through nature walks, outdoor classroom learning, and school events. The school highlights field trips, Track and Field events, an annual Terry Fox Run, and a Running Club. Athletics and extracurricular sports Family support / school community The school highlights a strong partnership with parents and the community. Links on the school site include PAC and PAC Hot Lunch.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes belonging and inclusion, stating that every student belongs and that students come from diverse backgrounds. Madeira Park Elementary highlights shared values of Belonging, Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty, with staff and students working to create a safe, nurturing environment and build character, community, and confidence.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Madeira Park Elementary is accessible via Hwy 101 and Gonzales Rd. Sunshine Coast School District bussing requires annual registration for any student who wants to use school transportation. The district notes elementary walk limits of 2 km for eligibility, and indicates that cross-boundary transfer students are not provided busing.
Enrollment
For cross-boundary attendance within Sunshine Coast School District, families must submit a Cross Boundary Application to the child’s current school or (if new to the school system) their neighbourhood school; acceptance depends on space, and busing is not provided for cross-boundary students.
Location
Site: madeira-park.sd46.bc.ca/
Phone: 604 883-2373
Address: General DeliveryBOX 151, Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H0
Madeira Park Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Madeira Park Elementary
45.53
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
58.75
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
93.75
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 94 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 42 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 44, numeracy is 47, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 10 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 46 and student commitment to learning is 59.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 59, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
55.36
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.53
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Health is 55 and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Health is lowest at 55.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
25.00
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 25 - well below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 27 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 25.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2022/2023.
School Culture
74.37
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.37
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the province public school average of 59, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 74 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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