Dr G W Williams Secondary School vs Northern Lights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 977 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr G W Williams Secondary School
Aurora · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,515 students
Northern Lights Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Dr G W Williams Secondary School Aurora, Ontario | Northern Lights Public School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #44 of 766 | #1116 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #44 of 766 | #1116 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,515 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 1,515 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 82% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 52% | 40% |
| Special education | 18% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | drgwwilliams.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | northernlights.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dr G W Williams Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.2 vs 64.3).
- •Dr G W Williams Secondary School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 445.
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 Dr G W Williams Secondary School better than Northern Lights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr G W Williams Secondary School ranks higher (84.2 vs 64.3 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 Dr G W Williams Secondary School and Northern Lights Public School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr G W Williams Secondary School: 1,515. Northern Lights Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr G W Williams Secondary School and Northern Lights Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr G W Williams Secondary School is 44th of 766 and Northern Lights Public School is 1116th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).