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Gabriola Elementary
About
Gabriola Elementary School is located at PO Box 130, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0. The school describes itself as a Kindergarten to Grade 7 (K–7) school on one of the Southern Gulf Islands and part of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (School District 68).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 247-9342
Email: marc.daneault@sd68.bc.ca
Principal: Marc Daneault
Programs and Services
Student support / special education The school website links families to Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools resources for Inclusive Education, Accessibility, and Wellness Resources, as well as a Community Resource Page.
School Culture and Expectations
The school website highlights the district tagline: “Belong. Grow. Thrive.” The site also links to the school’s Code of Conduct.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website includes a “Gabriola Ferry Schedule” link. It also directs families to district transportation information such as bus registration and bus routes.
Enrollment
The school website includes district registration links (e.g., “Getting Started” and “School Registration”) as well as bus registration and a “School Locator” tool to find the school that serves your address.
Location
Gabriola Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Gabriola Elementary
36.72
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 37 - in line with the district public school average of 36, within 1 point.
Literacy: 35
Numeracy: 38
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
60.68
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
78.91
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 34 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
85.94
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 38 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 35, numeracy is 38, and overall is 37.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while literacy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 6 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 37, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 79, and college and career readiness is 86.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 86, while Academic Performance is lowest at 37.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 54 points since 2022-2023.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
63.37
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.65
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
65.14
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the district public school average of 73, trailing by 8 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 63, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 65.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 65, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 63.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
66.67
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 10 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
87.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 24 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
38.83
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 50, trailing by 11 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 67, Facilities and Personnel is 88, and Learning Resources is 39.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 39.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2022/2023.
School Culture
78.96
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
63.75
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.48
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 10 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 58.