Howick Central Public School vs Northlake Woods Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 58 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howick Central Public School
Gorrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
Northlake Woods Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Howick Central Public School Gorrie, Ontario | Northlake Woods Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2464 of 3,871 | #30 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2464 of 3,871 | #30 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 30% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Gorrie | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | howick.amdsb.ca | nlw.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Northlake Woods Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.8 vs 41.4).
- •Northlake Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 79.3%).
- •Northlake Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 72.7%).
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 Howick Central Public School better than Northlake Woods Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northlake Woods Public School ranks higher (90.8 vs 41.4 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 Howick Central Public School and Northlake Woods Public School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Gorrie and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Howick Central Public School: 340. Northlake Woods Public School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Howick Central Public School and Northlake Woods Public School rank in Ontario?
Howick Central Public School is 2464th of 3,871 and Northlake Woods Public School is 30th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).