Frank Panabaker North School vs Spring Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 814 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Panabaker North School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
330 students
Spring Valley School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Frank Panabaker North School Ancaster, Ontario | Spring Valley School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #934 of 3,871 | #1537 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #934 of 3,871 | #1537 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 330 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 15% |
| Special education | 0% | 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 | Ancaster | Ancaster |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/fessenden/ | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Panabaker North School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 57.9).
- •Spring Valley School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 72%).
- •Spring Valley School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 330.
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 Frank Panabaker North School better than Spring Valley School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Frank Panabaker North School ranks higher (67.7 vs 57.9 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 Frank Panabaker North School and Spring Valley School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Ancaster and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Frank Panabaker North School: 330. Spring Valley School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Frank Panabaker North School and Spring Valley School rank in Ontario?
Frank Panabaker North School is 934th of 3,871 and Spring Valley School is 1537th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).