Lester B Pearson Public School vs Northern Lights 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.
Lester B Pearson Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
560 students
Northern Lights Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Public School Aurora, Ontario | Northern Lights Public School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #458 of 3,871 | #1116 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #458 of 3,871 | #1116 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 38% | 40% |
| Special education | 8% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lesterbpearson.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | northernlights.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 64.3).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 67.3%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 83.7%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 445.
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 Lester B Pearson Public School better than Northern Lights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson Public School ranks higher (76.5 vs 64.3 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 Lester B Pearson Public School and Northern Lights Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Public School: 560. Northern Lights Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Public School and Northern Lights Public School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Public School is 458th of 3,871 and Northern Lights Public School is 1116th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).