Gibsons Elementary
PO Box 548 · Gibsons · V0N1V0 · SD 46 Sunshine Coast
Of the 2 elementary schools in or near Gibsons (within 3 km), this is Gibsons Elementary. Every school in and around Gibsons →
What stands out about Gibsons Elementary
- Built for 315 students, the province’s design capacity.
- Across its measures, its results average to the second fifth in British Columbia.
- On Grade 7 numeracy it reaches 488, above the 454 in British Columbia.
- An English public school, run by SD 46 Sunshine Coast.
How Gibsons 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.
Gibsons Elementary reports 4 of 4 measures; on average they sit in the second fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 491 | 468 | Second fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 487 | 472 | Second fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 474 | 467 | Middle fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 488 | 454 | Second fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
How Gibsons Elementary is placed without a letter
The second fifth in British Columbia is where Gibsons Elementary’s results put it among the province’s schools. That is the comparison the published figures allow; a letter is something we give towns, not single schools.
For a letter, see Gibsons’ Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Gibsons Elementary and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Gibsons Elementary
A home address sets the designated school in each board’s attendance area. Registration is with the board; a school outside the area admits only where there is space.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsons Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | |
| Cedar Grove Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 2.2 km |
| Langdale Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 4.6 km |
| Roberts Creek Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 9.6 km |
| Bowen Island Community School | English public | English | Second fifth | 13 km |
| Davis Bay Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 16 km |
| Gleneagles Elementary | English public | English | Top fifth | 18 km |
Elementary schools near Gibsons Elementary
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Gibsons Elementary
Who runs Gibsons Elementary?
The board is SD 46 Sunshine Coast; Gibsons Elementary is English public.
What language does Gibsons Elementary teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Gibsons Elementary?
Enrolment goes through the board; schools outside your area take students when they have room.
Which schools of the same kind are near Gibsons Elementary?
Nearest of all: Cedar Grove Elementary (2.2 km), Langdale Elementary (4.6 km) and Roberts Creek Elementary (9.6 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).