Georgian Bay Community School vs R A Riddell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 162 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgian Bay Community School
Meaford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
740 students
R A Riddell Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
735 students
| Measure | Georgian Bay Community School Meaford, Ontario | R A Riddell Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3608 of 3,871 | #2084 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3608 of 3,871 | #2084 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 740 | 735 |
| Enrolment | 740 | 735 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.3% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 4% | 37% |
| Special education | 26% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Meaford | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gbss.bwdsb.on.ca/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/rariddell/ |
The verdict
- •R A Riddell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.6 vs 15.0).
- •R A Riddell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 47%).
- •R A Riddell Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 49.3%).
- •Georgian Bay Community School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 735.
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 Georgian Bay Community School better than R A Riddell Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), R A Riddell Public School ranks higher (48.6 vs 15.0 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 Georgian Bay Community School and R A Riddell Public School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Meaford and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Georgian Bay Community School: 740. R A Riddell Public School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Georgian Bay Community School and R A Riddell Public School rank in Ontario?
Georgian Bay Community School is 3608th of 3,871 and R A Riddell Public School is 2084th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).