East Elgin Secondary School vs New Sarum Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elgin Secondary School
Aylmer · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
985 students
New Sarum Public School
St Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | East Elgin Secondary School Aylmer, Ontario | New Sarum Public School St Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #647 of 766 | #2904 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #647 of 766 | #2904 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 985 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 985 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 43% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 28% | 0% |
| First language not English | 11% | 5% |
| Special education | 19% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 5% |
| 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 | Aylmer | St Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/EastElgin.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/NewSarum.cfm |
The verdict
- •New Sarum Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.2 vs 22.5).
- •East Elgin Secondary School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 220.
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 East Elgin Secondary School better than New Sarum Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), New Sarum Public School ranks higher (33.2 vs 22.5 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 East Elgin Secondary School and New Sarum Public School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Aylmer and St Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
East Elgin Secondary School: 985. New Sarum Public School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do East Elgin Secondary School and New Sarum Public School rank in Ontario?
East Elgin Secondary School is 647th of 766 and New Sarum Public School is 2904th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).