Lively District Secondary School vs Walden Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 226 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lively District Secondary School
Lively · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
305 students
Walden Public School
Greater Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
410 students
| Measure | Lively District Secondary School Lively, Ontario | Walden Public School Greater Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #465 of 766 | #21 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #465 of 766 | #21 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 305 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 305 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 31% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 81% | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 5% |
| 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 | Lively | Greater Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/secondary/livelyss/ | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/walden/ |
The verdict
- •Walden Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.8 vs 42.8).
- •Walden Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 305.
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 Lively District Secondary School better than Walden Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Walden Public School ranks higher (91.8 vs 42.8 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 Lively District Secondary School and Walden Public School?
About 226 m in a straight line, between Lively and Greater Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lively District Secondary School: 305. Walden Public School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lively District Secondary School and Walden Public School rank in Ontario?
Lively District Secondary School is 465th of 766 and Walden Public School is 21st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).