Elma Township Public School vs Northumberland Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 253 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elma Township Public School
Atwood · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
Northumberland Hills Public School
Castleton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
| Measure | Elma Township Public School Atwood, Ontario | Northumberland Hills Public School Castleton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1598 of 3,871 | #2095 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1598 of 3,871 | #2095 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 365 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.3% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 30% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Atwood | Castleton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | elma.amdsb.ca | northumberlandhills.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Elma Township Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.8 vs 48.3).
- •Elma Township Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Elma Township Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 68%).
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 Elma Township Public School better than Northumberland Hills Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elma Township Public School ranks higher (56.8 vs 48.3 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 Elma Township Public School and Northumberland Hills Public School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Atwood and Castleton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elma Township Public School: 365. Northumberland Hills Public School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elma Township Public School and Northumberland Hills Public School rank in Ontario?
Elma Township Public School is 1598th of 3,871 and Northumberland Hills Public School is 2095th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).