Dr Ross Tilley Public School vs Upper Thames Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 205 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Ross Tilley Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
Upper Thames Elementary School
Mitchell · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | Dr Ross Tilley Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | Upper Thames Elementary School Mitchell, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1620 of 3,871 | #1497 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1620 of 3,871 | #1497 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 595 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.3% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 11% | 0% |
| Special education | 14% | 6% |
| 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 | Bowmanville | Mitchell |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rosstilley.kprdsb.ca/ | upperthames.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Upper Thames Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.6 vs 56.3).
- •Upper Thames Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 59.3%).
- •Upper Thames Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 83%).
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 Ross Tilley Public School better than Upper Thames Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Upper Thames Elementary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 56.3 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 Ross Tilley Public School and Upper Thames Elementary School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Mitchell in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Ross Tilley Public School: 595. Upper Thames Elementary School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Ross Tilley Public School and Upper Thames Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dr Ross Tilley Public School is 1620th of 3,871 and Upper Thames Elementary School is 1497th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).