Blind River Public School vs East Garafraxa Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 339 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blind River Public School
Blind River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
East Garafraxa Central Public School
Orton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Blind River Public School Blind River, Ontario | East Garafraxa Central Public School Orton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3756 of 3,871 | #611 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3756 of 3,871 | #611 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 195 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 40% | 15% |
| 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 | Blind River | Orton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/bli/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/eastgarafraxa |
The verdict
- •East Garafraxa Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.8 vs 8.9).
- •East Garafraxa Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 48%).
- •East Garafraxa Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 49.7%).
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 Blind River Public School better than East Garafraxa Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), East Garafraxa Central Public School ranks higher (73.8 vs 8.9 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 Blind River Public School and East Garafraxa Central Public School?
About 339 km in a straight line, between Blind River and Orton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blind River Public School: 195. East Garafraxa Central Public School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blind River Public School and East Garafraxa Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Blind River Public School is 3756th of 3,871 and East Garafraxa Central Public School is 611th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).