Elora Public School vs Salem Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elora Public School
Elora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
Salem Public School
Elora · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
285 students
| Measure | Elora Public School Elora, Ontario | Salem Public School Elora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #797 of 3,871 | #311 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #797 of 3,871 | #311 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 545 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 545 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.3% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.7% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 19% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Elora | Elora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/elora | www.ugdsb.ca/salem |
The verdict
- •Salem Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.1 vs 70.2).
- •Salem Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Salem Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Elora Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 285.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Elora Public School better than Salem Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Salem Public School ranks higher (80.1 vs 70.2 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 Elora Public School and Salem Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Elora and Elora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elora Public School: 545. Salem Public School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elora Public School and Salem Public School rank in Ontario?
Elora Public School is 797th of 3,871 and Salem Public School is 311th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).