First Avenue Public School vs North Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 472 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Avenue Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
North Woods Elementary School
Ethel · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
| Measure | First Avenue Public School Ottawa, Ontario | North Woods Elementary School Ethel, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 10% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #196 of 3,871 | #3412 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #196 of 3,871 | #3412 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.7% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86.7% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 20% |
| First language not English | 25% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Ottawa | Ethel |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | firstaveps.ocdsb.ca/ | northwoods.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •First Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.5 vs 20.9).
- •First Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 59%).
- •First Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 60.7%).
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 First Avenue Public School better than North Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), First Avenue Public School ranks higher (84.5 vs 20.9 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 First Avenue Public School and North Woods Elementary School?
About 472 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ethel in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
First Avenue Public School: 175. North Woods Elementary School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do First Avenue Public School and North Woods Elementary School rank in Ontario?
First Avenue Public School is 196th of 3,871 and North Woods Elementary School is 3412th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).