Northern Heights Public School vs Robert Service Senior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 506 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Heights Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
Robert Service Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
240 students
| Measure | Northern Heights Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Robert Service Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3629 of 3,871 | #3716 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3629 of 3,871 | #3716 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 15% | 55% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/nhs/default.aspx | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/robertservice |
The verdict
- •Northern Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (14.1 vs 11.1).
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 Northern Heights Public School better than Robert Service Senior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northern Heights Public School ranks higher (14.1 vs 11.1 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 Northern Heights Public School and Robert Service Senior Public School?
About 506 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northern Heights Public School: 240. Robert Service Senior Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northern Heights Public School and Robert Service Senior Public School rank in Ontario?
Northern Heights Public School is 3629th of 3,871 and Robert Service Senior Public School is 3716th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).