Grand Bend Public School vs Stephen Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 13 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Bend Public School
Grand Bend · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
Stephen Central Public School
Dashwood · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
135 students
| Measure | Grand Bend Public School Grand Bend, Ontario | Stephen Central Public School Dashwood, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2082 of 3,871 | #960 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2082 of 3,871 | #960 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 270 | 135 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 135 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Grand Bend | Dashwood |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | grandbend.lkdsb.net/ | stephen.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Stephen Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.3 vs 48.6).
- •Stephen Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 65%).
- •Stephen Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 65.3%).
- •Grand Bend Public School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 135.
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 Grand Bend Public School better than Stephen Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Stephen Central Public School ranks higher (67.3 vs 48.6 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 Grand Bend Public School and Stephen Central Public School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Grand Bend and Dashwood in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Grand Bend Public School: 270. Stephen Central Public School: 135. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Grand Bend Public School and Stephen Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Grand Bend Public School is 2082nd of 3,871 and Stephen Central Public School is 960th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).