James Morden Public School vs Rick Hansen Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 109 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Morden Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
Rick Hansen Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
| Measure | James Morden Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Rick Hansen Public School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2743 of 3,871 | #343 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2743 of 3,871 | #343 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 630 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 630 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 3% |
| First language not English | 36% | 53% |
| Special education | 16% | 9% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jamesmorden.dsbn.org/ | rickhansen.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Rick Hansen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.4 vs 36.1).
- •Rick Hansen Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 56%).
- •Rick Hansen Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 75.3%).
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 James Morden Public School better than Rick Hansen Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rick Hansen Public School ranks higher (79.4 vs 36.1 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 James Morden Public School and Rick Hansen Public School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Morden Public School: 630. Rick Hansen Public School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Morden Public School and Rick Hansen Public School rank in Ontario?
James Morden Public School is 2743rd of 3,871 and Rick Hansen Public School is 343rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).