H W Burgess Public School vs Wallaceburg District Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H W Burgess Public School
Wallaceburg · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
180 students
Wallaceburg District Secondary School
Wallaceburg · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
575 students
| Measure | H W Burgess Public School Wallaceburg, Ontario | Wallaceburg District Secondary School Wallaceburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2117 of 3,871 | #600 of 766 |
| National rank | #2117 of 3,871 | #600 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 180 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 41% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 75% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 0% | 2% |
| Special education | 15% | 35% |
| 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 | Wallaceburg | Wallaceburg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hwburgess.lkdsb.net/ | wdss.lkdsb.net |
The verdict
- •H W Burgess Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.9 vs 27.4).
- •Wallaceburg District Secondary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 180.
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 H W Burgess Public School better than Wallaceburg District Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), H W Burgess Public School ranks higher (47.9 vs 27.4 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 H W Burgess Public School and Wallaceburg District Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wallaceburg and Wallaceburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
H W Burgess Public School: 180. Wallaceburg District Secondary School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do H W Burgess Public School and Wallaceburg District Secondary School rank in Ontario?
H W Burgess Public School is 2117th of 3,871 and Wallaceburg District Secondary School is 600th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).