Colchester North Public School vs Essex Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colchester North Public School
Essex · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
Essex Public School
Essex · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
| Measure | Colchester North Public School Essex, Ontario | Essex Public School Essex, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #168 of 3,871 | #2355 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #168 of 3,871 | #2355 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 280 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 280 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 98.3% | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 5% | 3% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | Essex | Essex |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/cnps | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/essex |
The verdict
- •Colchester North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.5 vs 43.3).
- •Colchester North Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (98.3% vs 58.3%).
- •Colchester North Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 74%).
- •Essex Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 280.
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 Colchester North Public School better than Essex Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Colchester North Public School ranks higher (85.5 vs 43.3 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 Colchester North Public School and Essex Public School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Essex and Essex in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Colchester North Public School: 280. Essex Public School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Colchester North Public School and Essex Public School rank in Ontario?
Colchester North Public School is 168th of 3,871 and Essex Public School is 2355th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).