Alexandra Community School vs Balaclava Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 150 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Community School
Owen Sound · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
Balaclava Public School
Freelton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | Alexandra Community School Owen Sound, Ontario | Balaclava Public School Freelton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3185 of 3,871 | #961 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3185 of 3,871 | #961 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48.3% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Owen Sound | Freelton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alx.bwdsb.on.ca | www.hwdsb.on.ca/balaclava/ |
The verdict
- •Balaclava Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.2 vs 26.5).
- •Balaclava Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 61.3%).
- •Balaclava Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 48.3%).
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 Alexandra Community School better than Balaclava Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Balaclava Public School ranks higher (67.2 vs 26.5 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 Alexandra Community School and Balaclava Public School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Owen Sound and Freelton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexandra Community School: 315. Balaclava Public School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexandra Community School and Balaclava Public School rank in Ontario?
Alexandra Community School is 3185th of 3,871 and Balaclava Public School is 961st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).