South Dorchester Public School vs Tarentorus Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 486 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Dorchester Public School
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
Tarentorus Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | South Dorchester Public School Belmont, Ontario | Tarentorus Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1469 of 3,871 | #1006 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1469 of 3,871 | #1006 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 330 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69% | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Belmont | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/SouthDorchester.cfm | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/tps/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Tarentorus Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.2 vs 58.9).
- •South Dorchester Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 62.7%).
- •Tarentorus Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 78%).
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 South Dorchester Public School better than Tarentorus Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Tarentorus Public School ranks higher (66.2 vs 58.9 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 South Dorchester Public School and Tarentorus Public School?
About 486 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
South Dorchester Public School: 330. Tarentorus Public School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do South Dorchester Public School and Tarentorus Public School rank in Ontario?
South Dorchester Public School is 1469th of 3,871 and Tarentorus Public School is 1006th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).