Bruce Peninsula District School vs Dr Charles Best Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 214 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce Peninsula District School
Lion S Head · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
Dr Charles Best Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
220 students
| Measure | Bruce Peninsula District School Lion S Head, Ontario | Dr Charles Best Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1034 of 3,871 | #240 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1034 of 3,871 | #240 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 220 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.3% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Lion S Head | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.bpds.bwdsb.on.ca/ | drc.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Charles Best Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.5 vs 65.6).
- •Bruce Peninsula District School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 80%).
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 Bruce Peninsula District School better than Dr Charles Best Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Charles Best Public School ranks higher (82.5 vs 65.6 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 Bruce Peninsula District School and Dr Charles Best Public School?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Lion S Head and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bruce Peninsula District School: 220. Dr Charles Best Public School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bruce Peninsula District School and Dr Charles Best Public School rank in Ontario?
Bruce Peninsula District School is 1034th of 3,871 and Dr Charles Best Public School is 240th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).