Couchiching Heights Public School vs Orchard Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Couchiching Heights Public School
Orillia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
Orchard Park Elementary School
Orillia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Couchiching Heights Public School Orillia, Ontario | Orchard Park Elementary School Orillia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1381 of 3,871 | #2428 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1381 of 3,871 | #2428 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 0% | 12% |
| Special education | 20% | 28% |
| 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 | Orillia | Orillia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cou.scdsb.on.ca | orc.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Couchiching Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.3 vs 42.1).
- •Orchard Park Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Couchiching Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 67.7%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 270.
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 Couchiching Heights Public School better than Orchard Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Couchiching Heights Public School ranks higher (59.3 vs 42.1 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 Couchiching Heights Public School and Orchard Park Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Orillia and Orillia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Couchiching Heights Public School: 270. Orchard Park Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Couchiching Heights Public School and Orchard Park Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Couchiching Heights Public School is 1381st of 3,871 and Orchard Park Elementary School is 2428th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).