Federal Public School vs River View Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 370 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Public School
Kirkland Lake · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
180 students
River View Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
180 students
| Measure | Federal Public School Kirkland Lake, Ontario | River View Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3770 of 3,871 | #2430 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3770 of 3,871 | #2430 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 14.7% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 20% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 25% | 30% |
| 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 | Kirkland Lake | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsb1.ca/schools/federal | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/rvs/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •River View Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.1 vs 8.1).
- •River View Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 14.7%).
- •River View Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 20%).
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 Federal Public School better than River View Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), River View Public School ranks higher (42.1 vs 8.1 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 Federal Public School and River View Public School?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Kirkland Lake and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Federal Public School: 180. River View Public School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Federal Public School and River View Public School rank in Ontario?
Federal Public School is 3770th of 3,871 and River View Public School is 2430th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).