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Lochside Elementary
About
Lochside Elementary is located at 1145 Royal Oak Dr, Victoria, BC V8X 3T7. The school identifies itself as “Home of the Lizards!” and begins by acknowledging and thanking the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory the school community lives, learns, and teaches.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Saanich)
Education language: District information notes that English Language Learner (ELL) supports help students improve their ability to communicate fluently in English and make academic progress in the B.C. school system; supports may be provided in-class, in small groups, or a combination. The district also offers French Immersion, in which students follow the regular curriculum while receiving much of their instruction in French, with entry available to district residents beginning in Kindergarten (application process applies).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 658-5238
Email: lochside@saanichschools.ca
Principal: Helena Takhar
Education Languages
District information notes that English Language Learner (ELL) supports help students improve their ability to communicate fluently in English and make academic progress in the B.C. school system; supports may be provided in-class, in small groups, or a combination. The district also offers French Immersion, in which students follow the regular curriculum while receiving much of their instruction in French, with entry available to district residents beginning in Kindergarten (application process applies).
Programs and Services
**Athletics and extracurricular sports** - Lochside offers opportunities for students to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular sports and activities (specific sports are not listed). **Counselling** School counsellors provide services to students and families to support educational, personal, social, and emotional development at school and in the community; families can contact the school office for more information. **English Language Learners (ELL)** The district provides ELL supports delivered by specialty teachers to help students build English communication skills and succeed academically; support may be delivered in-class and/or in small groups, and may include assessment and an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students. **Inclusive Education (district services)** The district’s Inclusive Education team provides a range of services aimed at supporting every learner and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment focused on belonging, competence, and self-determination; families are encouraged to start by speaking with their child’s teacher or school administrator.
School Culture and Expectations
Lochside’s website includes a territorial acknowledgement recognizing the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory the school community lives, learns, and teaches. District Inclusive Education information emphasizes an inclusive and welcoming learning environment, guided by Principles of Learning, Principles of Inclusive Schools, and First Peoples Principles of Learning, with a focus on equity of opportunity for success.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
District transportation information explains that families must register annually for school bus service (K–12) and that eligibility is based in part on walk limits (Kindergarten–Grade 5: 2.5 km; Grades 6–12: 4.8 km, by traveled road or walkway). Students should arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the scheduled time, and must scan their bus pass when boarding and disembarking. The district provides a School Bus Riders Code of Conduct, including expectations such as remaining seated while the bus is in motion and waiting in bus loading zones.
Enrollment
District information for French Immersion notes that any child who is a resident within the Saanich School District may apply to enter French Immersion for Kindergarten, and refers families to the district application process (Administrative Procedures 214).
Location
Site: lochside.saanichschools.ca/
Phone: 250 658-5238
Address: 1145 Royal Oak Dr, Victoria, BC V8X 3T7
Lochside Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Lochside Elementary
50.14
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 50 - above the district average of 46, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 48
Numeracy: 52
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
76.12
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
84.23
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 34 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
93.63
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 94 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 41 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 48, numeracy is 52, and overall is 50.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 16 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 52, while literacy is lowest at 48.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 11 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 21 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 50, student commitment to learning is 76, critical thinking is 84, and college and career readiness is 94.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 94, while Academic Performance is lowest at 50.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 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
84.58
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
76.88
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
86.00
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the province public school average of 74, ahead by 12 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 85, Health is 77, and Work Ethic is 86.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 86, while Health is lowest at 77.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
52.27
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - in line with the province public school average of 52, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 53, 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.
89.03
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the province public school average of 77, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.55
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 59, ahead by 16 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 89 and Safety is 76.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 89, while Safety is lowest at 76.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.71
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 13 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.