Grand River Public School vs Salem Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand River Public School
Fergus · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
Salem Public School
Elora · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
285 students
| Measure | Grand River Public School Fergus, Ontario | Salem Public School Elora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #311 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #311 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | – | 285 |
| Enrolment | – | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 5% |
| First language not English | – | 10% |
| Special education | – | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | Fergus | Elora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | www.ugdsb.ca/salem |
The verdict
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 River Public School better than Salem Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand River Public School and Salem Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fergus and Elora in Ontario.
How do Grand River Public School and Salem Public School rank in Ontario?
Grand River Public School is unranked and Salem Public School is 311th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).