Bridlewood Community Elementary School vs Ferndale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 357 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridlewood Community Elementary School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
390 students
Ferndale Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Bridlewood Community Elementary School Kanata, Ontario | Ferndale Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1061 of 3,871 | #1068 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1061 of 3,871 | #1068 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.7% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Kanata | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bridlewoodes.ocdsb.ca/ | ferndale.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (65.2 vs 65.1).
- •Ferndale Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 67.7%).
- •Ferndale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 78.7%).
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 Bridlewood Community Elementary School better than Ferndale Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridlewood Community Elementary School and Ferndale Public School?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Kanata and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bridlewood Community Elementary School: 390. Ferndale Public School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bridlewood Community Elementary School and Ferndale Public School rank in Ontario?
Bridlewood Community Elementary School is 1061st of 3,871 and Ferndale Public School is 1068th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).