Hickson Central Public School vs Tavistock Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickson Central Public School
Hickson · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
Tavistock Public School
Tavistock · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Hickson Central Public School Hickson, Ontario | Tavistock Public School Tavistock, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1773 of 3,871 | #209 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1773 of 3,871 | #209 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 615 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 18% | 0% |
| Special education | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Hickson | Tavistock |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/HicksonCentral.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/Tavistock.cfm |
The verdict
- •Tavistock Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.9 vs 54.0).
- •Tavistock Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 70%).
- •Tavistock Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 76%).
- •Hickson Central Public School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 380.
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 Hickson Central Public School better than Tavistock Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Tavistock Public School ranks higher (83.9 vs 54.0 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 Hickson Central Public School and Tavistock Public School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Hickson and Tavistock in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hickson Central Public School: 615. Tavistock Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hickson Central Public School and Tavistock Public School rank in Ontario?
Hickson Central Public School is 1773rd of 3,871 and Tavistock Public School is 209th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).