Howick Central Public School vs Orchard Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 178 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
Orchard Park Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Howick Central Public School Gorrie, Ontario | Orchard Park Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2464 of 3,871 | #162 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2464 of 3,871 | #162 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% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 30% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | howick.amdsb.ca | orchardpark.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.7 vs 41.4).
- •Orchard Park Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 79.3%).
- •Orchard Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% 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 Orchard Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Orchard Park Public School ranks higher (85.7 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 Orchard Park Public School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Gorrie and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Howick Central Public School: 340. Orchard Park Public School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Howick Central Public School and Orchard Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Howick Central Public School is 2464th of 3,871 and Orchard Park Public School is 162nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).