St Joseph's Catholic
757 Burnside Rd W · Victoria · V8Z1M9
St Joseph's Catholic is one of 60 elementary schools in or within 3 km of Saanich. Every school in and around Saanich →
What stands out about St Joseph's Catholic
- Its results sit in the top fifth in British Columbia, averaged over its measures.
- On Grade 7 literacy it reaches 532, above the 467 in British Columbia.
- An independent school, outside the public boards.
How St Joseph's Catholic 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.
St Joseph's Catholic reports 4 of 4 measures; on average they sit in the top fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 517 | 468 | Top fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 533 | 472 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 532 | 467 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 482 | 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 St Joseph's Catholic is placed without a letter
Its standing, the top fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; St Joseph's Catholic itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
The letter belongs to Saanich: its School Grade weighs St Joseph's Catholic with every other school around it.
Getting a place at St Joseph's Catholic
Admission to an independent school is by its own rules; fees apply, lowered by partial provincial funding.
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 closest schools of its level, by straight-line distance.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic | Independent | English | Top fifth | |
| Ecole Marigold School | English public | English | Top fifth | 0.3 km |
| Colquitz Middle School | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 0.8 km |
| McKenzie Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.1 km |
| Tillicum Community School | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.3 km |
| Craigflower Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 1.6 km |
| Glanford Middle School | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.9 km |
Elementary schools near St Joseph's Catholic
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about St Joseph's Catholic
Who runs St Joseph's Catholic?
St Joseph's Catholic runs outside the public boards: Independent.
What language does St Joseph's Catholic teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at St Joseph's Catholic?
Through the school, not a board; it decides who it admits and what it charges.
Which schools of the same kind are near St Joseph's Catholic?
Nearest of all: Ecole Marigold School (0.3 km), Colquitz Middle School (0.8 km) and McKenzie Elementary (1.1 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).