Newcastle Public School vs Orono Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Public School
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
660 students
Orono Public School
Orono · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
230 students
| Measure | Newcastle Public School Newcastle, Ontario | Orono Public School Orono, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1647 of 3,871 | #1674 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1647 of 3,871 | #1674 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 660 | 230 |
| Enrolment | 660 | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 9% | 0% |
| Special education | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Orono |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | newcastle.kprdsb.ca/ | orono.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (55.8 vs 55.4).
- •Orono Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 65.7%).
- •Newcastle Public School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 230.
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 Newcastle Public School better than Orono Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newcastle Public School and Orono Public School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Orono in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Newcastle Public School: 660. Orono Public School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Newcastle Public School and Orono Public School rank in Ontario?
Newcastle Public School is 1647th of 3,871 and Orono Public School is 1674th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).