Paisley Road Public School vs Willow Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 912 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paisley Road Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
Willow Road Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | Paisley Road Public School Guelph, Ontario | Willow Road Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3238 of 3,871 | #3381 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3238 of 3,871 | #3381 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 50% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 25% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 30% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/paisley | www.ugdsb.ca/willow |
The verdict
- •Paisley Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (25.5 vs 21.6).
- •Paisley Road Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 50%).
- •Willow Road Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Willow Road Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 385.
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 Paisley Road Public School better than Willow Road Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Paisley Road Public School ranks higher (25.5 vs 21.6 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 Paisley Road Public School and Willow Road Public School?
About 912 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Paisley Road Public School: 385. Willow Road Public School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Paisley Road Public School and Willow Road Public School rank in Ontario?
Paisley Road Public School is 3238th of 3,871 and Willow Road Public School is 3381st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).