Normanby Community School vs Shakespeare Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 78 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
Shakespeare Public School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
185 students
| Measure | Normanby Community School Ayton, Ontario | Shakespeare Public School Stratford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2770 of 3,871 | #2382 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2770 of 3,871 | #2382 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 185 | 185 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.7% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Ayton | Stratford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nor.bwdsb.on.ca | shakespeare.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Shakespeare Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.1 vs 35.6).
- •Normanby Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 66.3%).
- •Shakespeare Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% 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 Shakespeare Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Shakespeare Public School ranks higher (43.1 vs 35.6 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 Shakespeare Public School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Ayton and Stratford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Normanby Community School: 185. Shakespeare Public School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Normanby Community School and Shakespeare Public School rank in Ontario?
Normanby Community School is 2770th of 3,871 and Shakespeare Public School is 2382nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).