Ferndale Public School vs Stephen G Saywell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 87 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
Stephen G Saywell Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Ferndale Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Stephen G Saywell Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1068 of 3,871 | #1900 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1068 of 3,871 | #1900 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 91% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 25% |
| Special education | 25% | 10% |
| 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 | St Catharines | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ferndale.dsbn.org/ | stephengsaywell.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.1 vs 51.6).
- •Ferndale Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 81%).
- •Ferndale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 64.7%).
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 Ferndale Public School better than Stephen G Saywell Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ferndale Public School ranks higher (65.1 vs 51.6 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 Ferndale Public School and Stephen G Saywell Public School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ferndale Public School: 390. Stephen G Saywell Public School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ferndale Public School and Stephen G Saywell Public School rank in Ontario?
Ferndale Public School is 1068th of 3,871 and Stephen G Saywell Public School is 1900th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).