Esten Park Public School vs South River Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 256 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esten Park Public School
Elliot Lake · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
South River Public School
South River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
| Measure | Esten Park Public School Elliot Lake, Ontario | South River Public School South River, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2413 of 3,871 | #3489 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2413 of 3,871 | #3489 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 170 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 26% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.7% | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Elliot Lake | South River |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/est/default.aspx | www.nearnorthschools.ca/south-river/ |
The verdict
- •Esten Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.3 vs 18.9).
- •Esten Park Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.7% vs 26%).
- •Esten Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 56%).
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 Esten Park Public School better than South River Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Esten Park Public School ranks higher (42.3 vs 18.9 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 Esten Park Public School and South River Public School?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Elliot Lake and South River in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Esten Park Public School: 170. South River Public School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Esten Park Public School and South River Public School rank in Ontario?
Esten Park Public School is 2413th of 3,871 and South River Public School is 3489th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).