Gladys Speers Public School vs South Dorchester Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 122 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Speers Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
330 students
South Dorchester Public School
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | Gladys Speers Public School Oakville, Ontario | South Dorchester Public School Belmont, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #805 of 3,871 | #1469 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #805 of 3,871 | #1469 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 330 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86.3% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Oakville | Belmont |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gla.hdsb.ca/ | www.tvdsb.ca/SouthDorchester.cfm |
The verdict
- •Gladys Speers Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.0 vs 58.9).
- •Gladys Speers Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 69%).
- •Gladys Speers Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 78%).
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 Gladys Speers Public School better than South Dorchester Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Gladys Speers Public School ranks higher (70.0 vs 58.9 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 Gladys Speers Public School and South Dorchester Public School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Belmont in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gladys Speers Public School: 330. South Dorchester Public School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gladys Speers Public School and South Dorchester Public School rank in Ontario?
Gladys Speers Public School is 805th of 3,871 and South Dorchester Public School is 1469th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).