Crosby Heights Public School vs Guy B Brown Elementary Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 73 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosby Heights Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
705 students
Guy B Brown Elementary Public School
Waterdown · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
705 students
| Measure | Crosby Heights Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario | Guy B Brown Elementary Public School Waterdown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3232 of 3,871 | #1541 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3232 of 3,871 | #1541 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 705 | 705 |
| Enrolment | 705 | 705 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43.3% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 1% |
| First language not English | 65% | 13% |
| Special education | 7% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 21% | 2% |
| 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 | Richmond Hill | Waterdown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | crosbyheights.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | guybrown.hwdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Guy B Brown Elementary Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.8 vs 25.6).
- •Guy B Brown Elementary Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57% vs 43.3%).
- •Guy B Brown Elementary Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 70%).
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 Crosby Heights Public School better than Guy B Brown Elementary Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Guy B Brown Elementary Public School ranks higher (57.8 vs 25.6 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 Crosby Heights Public School and Guy B Brown Elementary Public School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Waterdown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Crosby Heights Public School: 705. Guy B Brown Elementary Public School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Crosby Heights Public School and Guy B Brown Elementary Public School rank in Ontario?
Crosby Heights Public School is 3232nd of 3,871 and Guy B Brown Elementary Public School is 1541st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).