Chase River Elementary
1503 Cranberry Ave · Nanaimo · V9R6R7 · SD 68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith
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What stands out about Chase River Elementary
- Its design capacity is 170 students.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the bottom fifth in British Columbia.
- On Grade 7 literacy it reaches 421, below the 467 in British Columbia.
- Public and English-language, under SD 68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith.
How Chase River 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.
With 4 of 4 measures reported, Chase River Elementary averages the bottom fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 423 | 468 | Bottom fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 436 | 472 | Fourth fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 421 | 467 | Bottom fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 415 | 454 | Fourth 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 Chase River Elementary, and no letter
Its standing, the bottom fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; Chase River Elementary itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Nanaimo’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Chase River Elementary and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Chase River Elementary
Ask the board first. It holds the enrolment list and points each street to its own school; out-of-area requests go ahead only with space to spare.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase River Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | |
| Cinnabar Valley Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.4 km |
| Fulford Community Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.6 km |
| Park Avenue Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 2.8 km |
| Bayview Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 3.6 km |
| Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 3.6 km |
| Georgia Avenue Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 4.2 km |
Elementary schools near Chase River Elementary
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Chase River Elementary
Who runs Chase River Elementary?
SD 68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith: Chase River Elementary is one of its schools (English public).
What language does Chase River Elementary teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Chase River Elementary?
Registration is with the board, which assigns the school for the home address.
Which schools of the same kind are near Chase River Elementary?
The closest schools are Cinnabar Valley Elementary (1.4 km), Fulford Community Elementary (1.6 km) and Park Avenue Elementary (2.8 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).