North Ward School vs Paris Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Ward School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
Paris Central Public School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | North Ward School Paris, Ontario | Paris Central Public School Paris, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2494 of 3,871 | #2060 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2494 of 3,871 | #2060 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 505 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 505 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.3% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 10% |
| First language not English | 14% | 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 | Paris | Paris |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/northward/ | www.granderie.ca/pariscentral/ |
The verdict
- •Paris Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.9 vs 40.9).
- •Paris Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 62.3%).
- •North Ward School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 67%).
- •North Ward School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 245.
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 North Ward School better than Paris Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Paris Central Public School ranks higher (48.9 vs 40.9 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 North Ward School and Paris Central Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Paris and Paris in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Ward School: 505. Paris Central Public School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Ward School and Paris Central Public School rank in Ontario?
North Ward School is 2494th of 3,871 and Paris Central Public School is 2060th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).