Balmy Beach Community School vs Ferndale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 59 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmy Beach Community School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
390 students
Ferndale Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Balmy Beach Community School Toronto, Ontario | Ferndale Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #250 of 3,871 | #1068 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #250 of 3,871 | #1068 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.7% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 5% | 25% |
| 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 | Toronto | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/balmybeach/ | ferndale.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Balmy Beach Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.0 vs 65.1).
- •Balmy Beach Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 91%).
- •Ferndale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 82.7%).
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 Balmy Beach Community School better than Ferndale Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Balmy Beach Community School ranks higher (82.0 vs 65.1 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 Balmy Beach Community School and Ferndale Public School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Toronto and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Balmy Beach Community School: 390. Ferndale Public School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Balmy Beach Community School and Ferndale Public School rank in Ontario?
Balmy Beach Community School is 250th of 3,871 and Ferndale Public School is 1068th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).