Ernestown Secondary School vs Fairfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernestown Secondary School
Odessa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
Fairfield Elementary School
Amherstview · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Ernestown Secondary School Odessa, Ontario | Fairfield Elementary School Amherstview, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #489 of 766 | #1651 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #489 of 766 | #1651 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 38% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 77% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 50% | 20% |
| 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 | Odessa | Amherstview |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ernestownss.limestone.on.ca/ | fairfield.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.7 vs 39.9).
- •Ernestown Secondary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 295.
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 Ernestown Secondary School better than Fairfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fairfield Elementary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 39.9 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 Ernestown Secondary School and Fairfield Elementary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Amherstview in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ernestown Secondary School: 360. Fairfield Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ernestown Secondary School and Fairfield Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ernestown Secondary School is 489th of 766 and Fairfield Elementary School is 1651st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).