Arran Tara Elementary School vs Paisley Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 127 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arran Tara Elementary School
Tara · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
Paisley Road Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
| Measure | Arran Tara Elementary School Tara, Ontario | Paisley Road Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3231 of 3,871 | #3238 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3231 of 3,871 | #3238 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 385 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.7% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 5% | 25% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Tara | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tar.bwdsb.on.ca | www.ugdsb.ca/paisley |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (25.6 vs 25.5).
- •Paisley Road Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 65.7%).
- •Paisley Road Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (60.7% vs 56.7%).
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 Arran Tara Elementary School better than Paisley Road Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arran Tara Elementary School and Paisley Road Public School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Tara and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arran Tara Elementary School: 385. Paisley Road Public School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arran Tara Elementary School and Paisley Road Public School rank in Ontario?
Arran Tara Elementary School is 3231st of 3,871 and Paisley Road Public School is 3238th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).