Carruthers Creek Public School vs Duffin's Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carruthers Creek Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
810 students
Duffin's Bay Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
| Measure | Carruthers Creek Public School Ajax, Ontario | Duffin's Bay Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1649 of 3,871 | #725 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1649 of 3,871 | #725 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 810 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 810 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 21% | 10% |
| Special education | 12% | 10% |
| 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | carruthers.ddsb.ca | duffinsbay.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Duffin's Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.5 vs 55.7).
- •Duffin's Bay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 72.7%).
- •Duffin's Bay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 71.7%).
- •Carruthers Creek Public School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 235.
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 Carruthers Creek Public School better than Duffin's Bay Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Duffin's Bay Public School ranks higher (71.5 vs 55.7 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 Carruthers Creek Public School and Duffin's Bay Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carruthers Creek Public School: 810. Duffin's Bay Public School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carruthers Creek Public School and Duffin's Bay Public School rank in Ontario?
Carruthers Creek Public School is 1649th of 3,871 and Duffin's Bay Public School is 725th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).