Hillsdale Public School vs North Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 185 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
North Woods Elementary School
Ethel · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Public School Oshawa, Ontario | North Woods Elementary School Ethel, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3598 of 3,871 | #3412 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3598 of 3,871 | #3412 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53.3% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48.7% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 20% |
| First language not English | 20% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Oshawa | Ethel |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hillsdale.ddsb.ca | northwoods.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •North Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.9 vs 15.6).
- •North Woods Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 53.3%).
- •North Woods Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (60.7% vs 48.7%).
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 Hillsdale Public School better than North Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), North Woods Elementary School ranks higher (20.9 vs 15.6 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 Hillsdale Public School and North Woods Elementary School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Ethel in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillsdale Public School: 175. North Woods Elementary School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillsdale Public School and North Woods Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hillsdale Public School is 3598th of 3,871 and North Woods Elementary School is 3412th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).