Crosby Heights Public School vs Walter Scott Public 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.
Crosby Heights Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
705 students
Walter Scott Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Crosby Heights Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario | Walter Scott Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3232 of 3,871 | #3243 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3232 of 3,871 | #3243 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 705 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 705 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43.3% | 48% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 65% | 70% |
| Special education | 7% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 21% | 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 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | crosbyheights.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | walterscott.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (25.6 vs 25.3).
- •Walter Scott Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (48% vs 43.3%).
- •Crosby Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 62.3%).
- •Crosby Heights Public School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 455.
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 Walter Scott Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crosby Heights Public School and Walter Scott Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Crosby Heights Public School: 705. Walter Scott Public School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Crosby Heights Public School and Walter Scott Public School rank in Ontario?
Crosby Heights Public School is 3232nd of 3,871 and Walter Scott Public School is 3243rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).