Black River Public School vs Sutton District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 805 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River Public School
Sutton West · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
Sutton District High School
Sutton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
470 students
| Measure | Black River Public School Sutton West, Ontario | Sutton District High School Sutton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #584 of 3,871 | #644 of 766 |
| National rank | #584 of 3,871 | #644 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 225 | 470 |
| Enrolment | 225 | 470 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 16% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 66% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 45% |
| 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 | Sutton West | Sutton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | blackriver.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | suttondistrict.hs.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Black River Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.4 vs 23.4).
- •Sutton District High School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 225.
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 Black River Public School better than Sutton District High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Black River Public School ranks higher (74.4 vs 23.4 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 Black River Public School and Sutton District High School?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Sutton West and Sutton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Black River Public School: 225. Sutton District High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Black River Public School and Sutton District High School rank in Ontario?
Black River Public School is 584th of 3,871 and Sutton District High School is 644th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).