Scott Young Public School vs Terry Fox Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 60 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scott Young Public School
Omemee · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
470 students
Terry Fox Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
470 students
| Measure | Scott Young Public School Omemee, Ontario | Terry Fox Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1178 of 3,871 | #1639 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1178 of 3,871 | #1639 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Enrolment | 470 | 470 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 40% |
| Special education | 20% | 0% |
| 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 | Omemee | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | syp.tldsb.on.ca/ | terryfox.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Scott Young Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.3 vs 56.0).
- •Terry Fox Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 72.7%).
- •Scott Young Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 77.3%).
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 Scott Young Public School better than Terry Fox Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Scott Young Public School ranks higher (63.3 vs 56.0 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 Scott Young Public School and Terry Fox Public School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Omemee and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Scott Young Public School: 470. Terry Fox Public School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Scott Young Public School and Terry Fox Public School rank in Ontario?
Scott Young Public School is 1178th of 3,871 and Terry Fox Public School is 1639th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).