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Deep Cove Elementary
About
Deep Cove Elementary School is located at 10975 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5P6. The school identifies itself as the “Home of the Dolphins.” The school also shares a territorial acknowledgement, thanking the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory students live, learn, and teach.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Saanich)
Education language: French Immersion is offered (a bilingual program where students receive much of their instruction in French while following the regular curriculum). The district also provides English Language Learner (ELL) supports to help qualifying students develop English language skills for success in school, delivered by specialty teachers in-class and/or in small groups.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 656-7254
Email: deepcove@saanichschools.ca
Principal: Philip Jungen
Education Languages
French Immersion is offered (a bilingual program where students receive much of their instruction in French while following the regular curriculum). The district also provides English Language Learner (ELL) supports to help qualifying students develop English language skills for success in school, delivered by specialty teachers in-class and/or in small groups.
Programs and Services
French Immersion Deep Cove offers French Immersion; the district describes it as a program where students follow the regular curriculum in structure and content while receiving much of their instruction in French. Athletics and extracurricular sports Deep Cove Athletics encourages students to “stay active” and notes that the school offers opportunities to participate in a wide variety of sports and activities. Student support / counselling School counsellors provide services to support students’ educational, personal, social, and emotional development. Families can contact the school office for more information. Student support / English Language Learners (ELL) The district’s ELL program supports students in building English communication skills and the English needed to make academic progress in B.C. schools. Supports may be provided in-class, in small groups, or a combination, and include assessment and an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students.
School Culture and Expectations
The school posts a territorial acknowledgement recognizing and thanking the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory the school community lives, learns, and teaches.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Saanich School District transportation requires annual bus registration for K–12 students. Students are expected to be at the bus stop at least five minutes early, and registered riders receive a bus pass that must be scanned when boarding and exiting. The district also publishes a School Bus Riders Code of Conduct and notes that only certain items (e.g., a regular backpack) are permitted on the bus due to safety regulations.
Enrollment
The school website includes “Kindergarten information and registration” in its quick access resources, directing families to registration information via the provided link.
Location
Site: deepcove.saanichschools.ca/
Phone: 250 656-7254
Address: 10975 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5P6
Deep Cove Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Deep Cove Elementary
45.78
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 46 - in line with the district average of 46, within 0 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 46
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
73.74
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.09
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
85.11
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 32 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: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 46, numeracy is 46, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 25 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while numeracy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 21 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 30 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 46, student commitment to learning is 74, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
77.13
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
69.36
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.53
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 74, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 77, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Health is lowest at 69.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
48.40
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 4 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 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
51.67
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - below the province public school average of 54, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.49
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the province public school average of 77, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.09
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 59, ahead by 10 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
45.35
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 13 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 45.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.