A K Wigg Public School vs École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A K Wigg Public School
Fonthill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
| Measure | A K Wigg Public School Fonthill, Ontario | École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 92 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #12 of 3,871 | #1493 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #12 of 3,871 | #1493 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 310 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 96% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Fonthill | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | akwigg.dsbn.org/ | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-nouvel-horizon |
The verdict
- •A K Wigg Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (92.3 vs 58.6).
- •A K Wigg Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 68.7%).
- •A K Wigg Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 79.3%).
- •A K Wigg Public School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 175.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A K Wigg Public School better than École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon?
On the Success Index (Canada), A K Wigg Public School ranks higher (92.3 vs 58.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A K Wigg Public School and École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fonthill and Welland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A K Wigg Public School: 310. École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A K Wigg Public School and École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon rank in Ontario?
A K Wigg Public School is 12th of 3,871 and École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon is 1493rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).