Oakridge Public School vs Portage Trail Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 65 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakridge Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
Portage Trail Community School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
| Measure | Oakridge Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Portage Trail Community School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #279 of 3,871 | #3825 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #279 of 3,871 | #3825 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 485 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 90.7% | 43% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93% | 44.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 15% |
| First language not English | 25% | 30% |
| 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 | St Catharines | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | oakridge.dsbn.org/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/portagetrail/ |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.9 vs 5.2).
- •Oakridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 43%).
- •Oakridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 44.7%).
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 Oakridge Public School better than Portage Trail Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Oakridge Public School ranks higher (80.9 vs 5.2 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 Oakridge Public School and Portage Trail Community School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Oakridge Public School: 485. Portage Trail Community School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Oakridge Public School and Portage Trail Community School rank in Ontario?
Oakridge Public School is 279th of 3,871 and Portage Trail Community School is 3825th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).