Carruthers Creek Public School vs Southwood Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 711 m 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
Southwood Park Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
725 students
| Measure | Carruthers Creek Public School Ajax, Ontario | Southwood Park Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1649 of 3,871 | #2445 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1649 of 3,871 | #2445 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 810 | 725 |
| Enrolment | 810 | 725 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 21% | 14% |
| Special education | 12% | 6% |
| 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 | southwoodpark.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Carruthers Creek Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.7 vs 41.8).
- •Carruthers Creek Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 52.7%).
- •Southwood Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 71.7%).
- •Carruthers Creek Public School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 725.
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 Southwood Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Carruthers Creek Public School ranks higher (55.7 vs 41.8 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 Southwood Park Public School?
About 711 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carruthers Creek Public School: 810. Southwood Park Public School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carruthers Creek Public School and Southwood Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Carruthers Creek Public School is 1649th of 3,871 and Southwood Park Public School is 2445th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).