Lakewoods Public School vs South Crosby Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 225 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewoods Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
South Crosby Public School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
325 students
| Measure | Lakewoods Public School Oshawa, Ontario | South Crosby Public School Elgin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3284 of 3,871 | #2786 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3284 of 3,871 | #2786 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 325 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 41% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Oshawa | Elgin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lakewoods.ddsb.ca | southcrosby.ucdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •South Crosby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.4 vs 24.4).
- •Lakewoods Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 60%).
- •South Crosby Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64% vs 41%).
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 Lakewoods Public School better than South Crosby Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South Crosby Public School ranks higher (35.4 vs 24.4 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 Lakewoods Public School and South Crosby Public School?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Elgin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lakewoods Public School: 325. South Crosby Public School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lakewoods Public School and South Crosby Public School rank in Ontario?
Lakewoods Public School is 3284th of 3,871 and South Crosby Public School is 2786th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).