Fairwood Public School vs Lake Simcoe Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairwood Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
Lake Simcoe Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
| Measure | Fairwood Public School Keswick, Ontario | Lake Simcoe Public School Keswick, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3283 of 3,871 | #2827 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3283 of 3,871 | #2827 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 590 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 590 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53.7% | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 17% |
| Special education | 25% | 16% |
| 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 | Keswick | Keswick |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fairwood.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | lakesimcoe.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lake Simcoe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.7 vs 24.4).
- •Lake Simcoe Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56% vs 53.7%).
- •Lake Simcoe Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 49.7%).
- •Lake Simcoe Public School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 320.
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 Fairwood Public School better than Lake Simcoe Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lake Simcoe Public School ranks higher (34.7 vs 24.4 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 Fairwood Public School and Lake Simcoe Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Keswick and Keswick in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairwood Public School: 320. Lake Simcoe Public School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairwood Public School and Lake Simcoe Public School rank in Ontario?
Fairwood Public School is 3283rd of 3,871 and Lake Simcoe Public School is 2827th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).