North Woods Elementary School vs Sprucedale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 46 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Woods Elementary School
Ethel · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
Sprucedale Public School
Shakespeare · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
| Measure | North Woods Elementary School Ethel, Ontario | Sprucedale Public School Shakespeare, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3412 of 3,871 | #1597 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3412 of 3,871 | #1597 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59% | 49% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Ethel | Shakespeare |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | northwoods.amdsb.ca | sprucedale.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Sprucedale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.9 vs 20.9).
- •North Woods Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 49%).
- •Sprucedale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 60.7%).
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 North Woods Elementary School better than Sprucedale Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sprucedale Public School ranks higher (56.9 vs 20.9 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 Woods Elementary School and Sprucedale Public School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Ethel and Shakespeare in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Woods Elementary School: 175. Sprucedale Public School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Woods Elementary School and Sprucedale Public School rank in Ontario?
North Woods Elementary School is 3412th of 3,871 and Sprucedale Public School is 1597th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).