Kiwedin Public School vs Northern Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiwedin Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
170 students
Northern Heights Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | Kiwedin Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Northern Heights Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2248 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2248 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 170 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 40% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 30% | 30% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/kps/default.aspx | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/nhs/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Kiwedin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.5 vs 14.1).
- •Kiwedin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 40%).
- •Kiwedin Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 57%).
- •Northern Heights Public School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 170.
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 Kiwedin Public School better than Northern Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kiwedin Public School ranks higher (45.5 vs 14.1 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 Kiwedin Public School and Northern Heights Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kiwedin Public School: 170. Northern Heights Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kiwedin Public School and Northern Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
Kiwedin Public School is 2248th of 3,871 and Northern Heights Public School is 3629th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).