Quarterway Elementary
1632 Bowen Rd · Nanaimo · V9S1G6 · SD 68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith
Counting 3 km around Nanaimo, Quarterway Elementary is one of 30 elementary schools. Every school in and around Nanaimo →
What stands out about Quarterway Elementary
- Built for 365 students, the province’s design capacity.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the fourth fifth in British Columbia.
- On Grade 4 literacy it reaches 382, below the 468 in British Columbia.
- Public and English-language, under SD 68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith.
How Quarterway 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.
On average across 4 reported measures of 4, Quarterway Elementary is in the fourth fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 382 | 468 | Bottom fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 406 | 472 | Bottom fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 429 | 467 | Fourth fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 441 | 454 | Middle fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
Quarterway Elementary is placed by its results, not lettered
Quarterway Elementary has no letter because TownRatings grades towns, not individual schools. What it does have is a standing: on the province’s published results it lands in the fourth fifth in British Columbia.
Nanaimo’s School Grade, on its Schools page, is where Quarterway Elementary counts towards a letter.
Getting a place at Quarterway 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 neighbouring schools of its level, with their systems.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterway Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | |
| Forest Park Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 1.4 km |
| Oceane | French public | French | Middle fifth | 1.5 km |
| Brechin Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.6 km |
| Cilaire Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.7 km |
| Fairview Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 2.1 km |
| Syuẁén'ct Elementary School | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 2.7 km |
Elementary schools near Quarterway Elementary
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Quarterway Elementary
Who runs Quarterway Elementary?
Quarterway Elementary comes under SD 68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith (English public).
What language does Quarterway Elementary teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Quarterway 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 Quarterway Elementary?
Closest by: Forest Park Elementary (1.4 km), Oceane (1.5 km) and Brechin Elementary (1.6 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).