Chesley District Community School vs Fairwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 132 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesley District Community School
Chesley · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
Fairwood Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Chesley District Community School Chesley, Ontario | Fairwood Public School Keswick, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3473 of 3,871 | #3283 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3473 of 3,871 | #3283 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.7% | 53.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65.3% | 49.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Chesley | Keswick |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.cdc.bwdsb.on.ca/ | fairwood.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Fairwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.4 vs 19.3).
- •Chesley District Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 53.7%).
- •Chesley District Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (65.3% vs 49.7%).
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesley District Community School better than Fairwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fairwood Public School ranks higher (24.4 vs 19.3 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 Chesley District Community School and Fairwood Public School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Chesley and Keswick in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chesley District Community School: 320. Fairwood Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chesley District Community School and Fairwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Chesley District Community School is 3473rd of 3,871 and Fairwood Public School is 3283rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).