H W Burgess Public School vs Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 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 DSS-Gr. 7 & 8
Wallaceburg · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
140 students
| Measure | H W Burgess Public School Wallaceburg, Ontario | Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8 Wallaceburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2117 of 3,871 | #3216 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2117 of 3,871 | #3216 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 4-8 |
| Students | 180 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 40% |
| 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 26.1).
- •H W Burgess Public School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 140.
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 DSS-Gr. 7 & 8?
On the Success Index (Canada), H W Burgess Public School ranks higher (47.9 vs 26.1 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 DSS-Gr. 7 & 8?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wallaceburg and Wallaceburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
H W Burgess Public School: 180. Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do H W Burgess Public School and Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8 rank in Ontario?
H W Burgess Public School is 2117th of 3,871 and Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8 is 3216th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).