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Nanoose Bay Elementary
About
Nanoose Bay Elementary is located at 2875 Northwest Bay Road, PO Box 130, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9. The school describes itself as a place where students “learn by doing” and develop into independent, curious, self-advocating learners.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Qualicum)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 468-7414
Email: jwilliams@sd69.bc.ca
Principal: John Williams
Programs and Services
Library / Learning resources Nanoose Bay Elementary highlights its library resources, including OverDrive, World Book (a French/English K–12 resource with tools like encyclopedias, dictionary, atlas, timelines, and study aids), and GALE databases such as Global Issues in Context and NoveList Plus to support homework. Athletics and extracurricular sports Qualicum School District’s extra-curricular athletics philosophy emphasizes inclusion, commitment, responsibility, leadership, and a sense of belonging. The district notes that athletics should be run with attention to students’ physical and emotional needs, including adaptations and support for students with special needs when appropriate. Student support / special education Qualicum School District describes an inclusive model that supports students in regular classrooms and age-appropriate settings as much as possible, with adaptations and accommodations provided in the classroom when possible. Support may also include small-group or individual help, coordinated by school-based teams that can include Learning Services teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, School Counsellors, and a District Psychologist. Services described include Educational Assistants, Child and Youth Care Workers, psychology services, speech and language services, hearing and vision services, occupational therapy/physiotherapy supports, and homebound/outreach tutoring accessed through the school.
School Culture and Expectations
Nanoose Bay Elementary describes its learning approach as “learn by doing,” with a focus on developing independent, curious, self-advocating learners. The district’s athletics philosophy also emphasizes inclusion, leadership, responsibility, and belonging, and notes that programs should recognize and support more vulnerable learners.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Qualicum School District provides student transportation through an annual online bus application process, with route information shared through the My Ride K-12 website/app once accepted. For Nanoose Bay Elementary, the district lists a K–Grade 7 walk limit exception of 1.5 km. Bus ridership is treated as a privilege with expectations for safe behavior; bus passes are mandatory and must be swiped when boarding and exiting.
Enrollment
The school website posts that online kindergarten registration is open and directs families to a link with required documents and instructions to register online.
Location
Site: www.sd69.bc.ca/school/NBES/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 250 468-7414
Address: 2875 Northwest Bay RoadPO Box 130, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9
Nanoose Bay Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nanoose Bay Elementary
39.95
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 40 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 42
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
63.30
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.63
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades 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.
74.66
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 22 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 38, numeracy is 42, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 4 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 10 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 40, student commitment to learning is 63, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 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
48.21
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
70.38
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the province public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
68.52
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 67, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.68
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 4 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 70, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 69.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
72.41
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 11 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
68.97
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 5 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.52
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - below the province public school average of 53, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 72, Facilities and Personnel is 69, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 72, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
53.77
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 6 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.92
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
65.03
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 1 point.
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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.37
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 65, ahead by 7 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. 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 10 points since 2020/2021.