Lakeside Public School vs W J Watson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 999 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
W J Watson Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Lakeside Public School Keswick, Ontario | W J Watson Public School Keswick, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2942 of 3,871 | #3042 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2942 of 3,871 | #3042 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 48.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Keswick | Keswick |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lakeside.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | wjwatson.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.2 vs 29.7).
- •Lakeside Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.7% vs 48.3%).
- •Lakeside Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 52%).
- •W J Watson Public School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 375.
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 Lakeside Public School better than W J Watson Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lakeside Public School ranks higher (32.2 vs 29.7 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 Lakeside Public School and W J Watson Public School?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Keswick and Keswick in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lakeside Public School: 375. W J Watson Public School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lakeside Public School and W J Watson Public School rank in Ontario?
Lakeside Public School is 2942nd of 3,871 and W J Watson Public School is 3042nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).