Blind River Public School vs Ernest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 390 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
Ernest Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
195 students
| Measure | Blind River Public School Blind River, Ontario | Ernest Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3756 of 3,871 | #2400 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3756 of 3,871 | #2400 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 195 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 50% |
| Special education | 40% | 5% |
| 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 | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/bli/default.aspx | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=3111 |
The verdict
- •Ernest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.6 vs 8.9).
- •Ernest Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 48%).
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 Ernest Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ernest Public School ranks higher (42.6 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 Ernest Public School?
About 390 km in a straight line, between Blind River and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blind River Public School: 195. Ernest Public School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blind River Public School and Ernest Public School rank in Ontario?
Blind River Public School is 3756th of 3,871 and Ernest Public School is 2400th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).