Normanby Community School vs Paisley Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 38 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normanby Community School
Ayton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
185 students
Paisley Central School
Paisley · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
185 students
| Measure | Normanby Community School Ayton, Ontario | Paisley Central School Paisley, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2770 of 3,871 | #3492 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2770 of 3,871 | #3492 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 185 | 185 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.7% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 15% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Ayton | Paisley |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nor.bwdsb.on.ca | www.pai.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Normanby Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.6 vs 18.8).
- •Normanby Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 61%).
- •Paisley Central School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62% vs 58.7%).
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 Normanby Community School better than Paisley Central School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Normanby Community School ranks higher (35.6 vs 18.8 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 Normanby Community School and Paisley Central School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Ayton and Paisley in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Normanby Community School: 185. Paisley Central School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Normanby Community School and Paisley Central School rank in Ontario?
Normanby Community School is 2770th of 3,871 and Paisley Central School is 3492nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).