Harrowsmith Public School vs Sydenham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrowsmith Public School
Harrowsmith · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
Sydenham High School
Sydenham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
705 students
| Measure | Harrowsmith Public School Harrowsmith, Ontario | Sydenham High School Sydenham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #573 of 3,871 | #117 of 766 |
| National rank | #573 of 3,871 | #117 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 370 | 705 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 705 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 1% |
| Special education | 20% | 36% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Harrowsmith | Sydenham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | harrowsmith.limestone.on.ca/ | sydenhamhs.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (74.8 vs 75.2).
- •Sydenham High School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 370.
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 Harrowsmith Public School better than Sydenham High 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 Harrowsmith Public School and Sydenham High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Harrowsmith and Sydenham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harrowsmith Public School: 370. Sydenham High School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harrowsmith Public School and Sydenham High School rank in Ontario?
Harrowsmith Public School is 573rd of 3,871 and Sydenham High School is 117th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).