Cedarbrae Public School vs Northern Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 450 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarbrae Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
Northern Heights Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | Cedarbrae Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Northern Heights Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3843 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3843 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 23% | 40% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 50.7% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 5% |
| First language not English | 50% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 30% |
| 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 | Waterloo | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ced.wrdsb.ca/ | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/nhs/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Northern Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (14.1 vs 4.3).
- •Northern Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (40% vs 23%).
- •Northern Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (57% vs 50.7%).
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 Cedarbrae Public School better than Northern Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northern Heights Public School ranks higher (14.1 vs 4.3 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 Cedarbrae Public School and Northern Heights Public School?
About 450 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedarbrae Public School: 240. Northern Heights Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedarbrae Public School and Northern Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
Cedarbrae Public School is 3843rd of 3,871 and Northern Heights Public School is 3629th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).