Pine Ridge Secondary School vs Vaughan Willard Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Ridge Secondary School
Pickering · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,150 students
Vaughan Willard Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
| Measure | Pine Ridge Secondary School Pickering, Ontario | Vaughan Willard Public School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #461 of 766 | #1769 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #461 of 766 | #1769 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,150 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 1,150 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 77% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 33% | 25% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | pineridgess.ddsb.ca | vaughanwillard.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Vaughan Willard Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.2 vs 43.2).
- •Pine Ridge Secondary School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 335.
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 Pine Ridge Secondary School better than Vaughan Willard Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vaughan Willard Public School ranks higher (54.2 vs 43.2 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 Pine Ridge Secondary School and Vaughan Willard Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pine Ridge Secondary School: 1,150. Vaughan Willard Public School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pine Ridge Secondary School and Vaughan Willard Public School rank in Ontario?
Pine Ridge Secondary School is 461st of 766 and Vaughan Willard Public School is 1769th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).