Parkway Public School vs Preston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
350 students
Preston High School
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
855 students
| Measure | Parkway Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Preston High School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #930 of 3,871 | #351 of 766 |
| National rank | #930 of 3,871 | #351 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 350 | 855 |
| Enrolment | 350 | 855 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 77% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 4% |
| First language not English | 40% | 17% |
| Special education | 15% | 33% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | pkw.wrdsb.ca/ | phs.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Parkway Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.8 vs 52.9).
- •Preston High School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 350.
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 Parkway Public School better than Preston High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Parkway Public School ranks higher (67.8 vs 52.9 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 Parkway Public School and Preston High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Parkway Public School: 350. Preston High School: 855. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Parkway Public School and Preston High School rank in Ontario?
Parkway Public School is 930th of 3,871 and Preston High School is 351st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).