Pinecrest Elementary
300 South Birch St · Campbell River · V9W2S1 · SD 72 Campbell River
Counting 3 km around Campbell River, Pinecrest Elementary is one of 15 elementary schools. Every school in and around Campbell River →
What stands out about Pinecrest Elementary
- Its design capacity is 410 students.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the fourth fifth in British Columbia.
- On Grade 4 literacy it reaches 437, below the 468 in British Columbia.
- An English public school, run by SD 72 Campbell River.
How Pinecrest Elementary does on BC’s assessments
The Foundation Skills Assessment in Grades 4 and 7 and first-time graduation: each school against every school in BC.
Pinecrest Elementary reports 2 of 2 measures; on average they sit in the fourth fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 437 | 468 | Fourth fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 463 | 472 | Middle fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
A results band for Pinecrest Elementary, and no letter
Its standing, the fourth fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; Pinecrest Elementary itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Campbell River’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Pinecrest Elementary and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Pinecrest Elementary
Each school serves a defined area. A place elsewhere is possible when that school has room.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
The schools of its level closest to it, straight-line distance.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | |
| Cedar Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 1.1 km |
| Sandowne Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.3 km |
| Carihi Secondary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.4 km |
| Ecole Des Deux Mondes Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 1.8 km |
| Ecole Phoenix Middle | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 2.1 km |
| Timberline Secondary School | English public | English | Middle fifth | 2.7 km |
Elementary schools near Pinecrest Elementary
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Pinecrest Elementary
Who runs Pinecrest Elementary?
The board is SD 72 Campbell River; Pinecrest Elementary is English public.
What language does Pinecrest Elementary teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Pinecrest Elementary?
The board’s school locator gives the designated school; registration is with the board or the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near Pinecrest Elementary?
Its nearest neighbours are Cedar Elementary (1.1 km), Sandowne Elementary (1.3 km) and Carihi Secondary (1.4 km).
Sources: BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, K-12 school list 2025/26 (Open Government Licence – British Columbia) · BC Ministry of Education and Child Care: FSA 2021/22 to 2025/26 (the latest year with a value) and first-time Grade 12 graduation; masked where groups are small; resident students only. Open Government Licence – British Columbia. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).