Beaver Valley Community School vs Georgian Bay Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 11 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Valley Community School
Thornbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
Georgian Bay Community School
Meaford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
740 students
| Measure | Beaver Valley Community School Thornbury, Ontario | Georgian Bay Community School Meaford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #955 of 3,871 | #3608 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #955 of 3,871 | #3608 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 620 | 740 |
| Enrolment | 620 | 740 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.3% | 47% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 49.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 6% |
| First language not English | 3% | 4% |
| Special education | 11% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Thornbury | Meaford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.bvc.bwdsb.on.ca | www.gbss.bwdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Beaver Valley Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.3 vs 15.0).
- •Beaver Valley Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 47%).
- •Beaver Valley Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 49.3%).
- •Georgian Bay Community School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 620.
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 Beaver Valley Community School better than Georgian Bay Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Beaver Valley Community School ranks higher (67.3 vs 15.0 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 Beaver Valley Community School and Georgian Bay Community School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Thornbury and Meaford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beaver Valley Community School: 620. Georgian Bay Community School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beaver Valley Community School and Georgian Bay Community School rank in Ontario?
Beaver Valley Community School is 955th of 3,871 and Georgian Bay Community School is 3608th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).