École élémentaire La Source vs Northern Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 438 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire La Source
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
Northern Heights Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | École élémentaire La Source Barrie, Ontario | Northern Heights Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #438 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #438 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89% | 40% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92.3% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Barrie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-la-source | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/nhs/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire La Source scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.9 vs 14.1).
- •École élémentaire La Source does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 40%).
- •École élémentaire La Source does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.3% vs 57%).
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 École élémentaire La Source better than Northern Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire La Source ranks higher (76.9 vs 14.1 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 École élémentaire La Source and Northern Heights Public School?
About 438 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire La Source: 240. Northern Heights Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire La Source and Northern Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire La Source is 438th of 3,871 and Northern Heights Public School is 3629th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).