Bells Corners Public School vs Crystal Bay Centre for Special
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bells Corners Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
310 students
Crystal Bay Centre for Special
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
95 students
| Measure | Bells Corners Public School Nepean, Ontario | Crystal Bay Centre for Special Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3416 of 3,871 | #3129 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3416 of 3,871 | #3129 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 95 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 95 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 36% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 40% |
| Special education | 25% | 100% |
| 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bellscornersps.ocdsb.ca/ | crystalbayse.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Crystal Bay Centre for Special scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.1 vs 20.8).
- •Bells Corners Public School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 95.
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 Bells Corners Public School better than Crystal Bay Centre for Special?
On the Success Index (Canada), Crystal Bay Centre for Special ranks higher (27.1 vs 20.8 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 Bells Corners Public School and Crystal Bay Centre for Special?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bells Corners Public School: 310. Crystal Bay Centre for Special: 95. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bells Corners Public School and Crystal Bay Centre for Special rank in Ontario?
Bells Corners Public School is 3416th of 3,871 and Crystal Bay Centre for Special is 3129th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).