Bedford Public School vs Kate S Durdan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 153 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Public School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
480 students
Kate S Durdan Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
| Measure | Bedford Public School Stratford, Ontario | Kate S Durdan Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #465 of 3,871 | #178 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #465 of 3,871 | #178 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 480 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | 95% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 30% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Stratford | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bedford.amdsb.ca | katedurdan.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Kate S Durdan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.1 vs 76.4).
- •Kate S Durdan Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Kate S Durdan Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 87.7%).
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 Bedford Public School better than Kate S Durdan Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kate S Durdan Public School ranks higher (85.1 vs 76.4 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 Bedford Public School and Kate S Durdan Public School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bedford Public School: 480. Kate S Durdan Public School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bedford Public School and Kate S Durdan Public School rank in Ontario?
Bedford Public School is 465th of 3,871 and Kate S Durdan Public School is 178th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).