Colborne Public School vs Northumberland Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 11 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colborne Public School
Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
Northumberland Hills Public School
Castleton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
| Measure | Colborne Public School Colborne, Ontario | Northumberland Hills Public School Castleton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2913 of 3,871 | #2095 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2913 of 3,871 | #2095 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Colborne | Castleton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | colborne.kprdsb.ca/ | northumberlandhills.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Northumberland Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.3 vs 33.0).
- •Northumberland Hills Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.3% vs 50%).
- •Northumberland Hills Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 67%).
- •Northumberland Hills Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 175.
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 Colborne Public School better than Northumberland Hills Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northumberland Hills Public School ranks higher (48.3 vs 33.0 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 Colborne Public School and Northumberland Hills Public School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Colborne and Castleton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Colborne Public School: 175. Northumberland Hills Public School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Colborne Public School and Northumberland Hills Public School rank in Ontario?
Colborne Public School is 2913th of 3,871 and Northumberland Hills Public School is 2095th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).