J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School vs North Meadows Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School
Strathroy · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
North Meadows Elementary School
Strathroy · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
| Measure | J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School Strathroy, Ontario | North Meadows Elementary School Strathroy, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1468 of 3,871 | #2687 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1468 of 3,871 | #2687 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 345 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Strathroy | Strathroy |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sites.tvdsb.ca/jsbuchanan.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/NorthMeadows.cfm |
The verdict
- •J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 37.2).
- •J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 57.7%).
- •J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 69.3%).
- •North Meadows Elementary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 345.
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 J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School better than North Meadows Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School ranks higher (58.9 vs 37.2 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 J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School and North Meadows Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Strathroy and Strathroy in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School: 345. North Meadows Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School and North Meadows Elementary School rank in Ontario?
J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School is 1468th of 3,871 and North Meadows Elementary School is 2687th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).