Laurelwood Public School vs Northlake Woods Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurelwood Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
705 students
Northlake Woods Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Laurelwood Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Northlake Woods Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #258 of 3,871 | #30 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #258 of 3,871 | #30 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 705 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 705 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.7% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 48% | 15% |
| Special education | 9% | 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lrw.wrdsb.ca/ | nlw.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Northlake Woods Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.8 vs 81.8).
- •Northlake Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 86.7%).
- •Laurelwood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 90.7%).
- •Laurelwood Public School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 340.
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 Laurelwood Public School better than Northlake Woods Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northlake Woods Public School ranks higher (90.8 vs 81.8 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 Laurelwood Public School and Northlake Woods Public School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Laurelwood Public School: 705. Northlake Woods Public School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Laurelwood Public School and Northlake Woods Public School rank in Ontario?
Laurelwood Public School is 258th of 3,871 and Northlake Woods Public School is 30th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).