Abbey Lane Public School vs Northern Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 499 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Lane Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
Northern Heights Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | Abbey Lane Public School Oakville, Ontario | Northern Heights Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1483 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1483 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.3% | 40% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 15% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Oakville | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | abb.hdsb.ca/ | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/nhs/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Abbey Lane Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.7 vs 14.1).
- •Abbey Lane Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 40%).
- •Abbey Lane Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 57%).
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 Abbey Lane Public School better than Northern Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Abbey Lane Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 14.1 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 Abbey Lane Public School and Northern Heights Public School?
About 499 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Abbey Lane Public School: 240. Northern Heights Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Abbey Lane Public School and Northern Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
Abbey Lane Public School is 1483rd of 3,871 and Northern Heights Public School is 3629th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).