Balaclava Public School vs Kilbride Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balaclava Public School
Freelton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
Kilbride Public School
Kilbride · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Balaclava Public School Freelton, Ontario | Kilbride Public School Kilbride, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #961 of 3,871 | #940 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #961 of 3,871 | #940 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.7% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Freelton | Kilbride |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/balaclava/ | kilps.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (67.2 vs 67.6).
- •Balaclava Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 62%).
- •Kilbride Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 75%).
- •Balaclava Public School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 245.
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 Balaclava Public School better than Kilbride 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 Balaclava Public School and Kilbride Public School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Freelton and Kilbride in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Balaclava Public School: 315. Kilbride Public School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Balaclava Public School and Kilbride Public School rank in Ontario?
Balaclava Public School is 961st of 3,871 and Kilbride Public School is 940th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).