Island Lake Public School vs Princess Margaret Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Lake Public School
Orangeville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
Princess Margaret Public School
Orangeville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
| Measure | Island Lake Public School Orangeville, Ontario | Princess Margaret Public School Orangeville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1095 of 3,871 | #936 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1095 of 3,871 | #936 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 525 | 280 |
| Enrolment | 525 | 280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 12% | 5% |
| Special education | 13% | 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 | Orangeville | Orangeville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/islandlake | www.ugdsb.ca/princessmargaret |
The verdict
- •Princess Margaret Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 64.8).
- •Princess Margaret Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 81%).
- •Princess Margaret Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 70.7%).
- •Island Lake Public School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 280.
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 Island Lake Public School better than Princess Margaret Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Princess Margaret Public School ranks higher (67.7 vs 64.8 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 Island Lake Public School and Princess Margaret Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orangeville and Orangeville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Island Lake Public School: 525. Princess Margaret Public School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Island Lake Public School and Princess Margaret Public School rank in Ontario?
Island Lake Public School is 1095th of 3,871 and Princess Margaret Public School is 936th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).