South Shore Education Centre vs Stephen Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 352 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Shore Education Centre
Nipissing · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
135 students
Stephen Central Public School
Dashwood · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
135 students
| Measure | South Shore Education Centre Nipissing, Ontario | Stephen Central Public School Dashwood, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #680 of 3,871 | #960 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #680 of 3,871 | #960 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 135 | 135 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 135 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Nipissing | Dashwood |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/south-shore/ | stephen.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •South Shore Education Centre scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.4 vs 67.3).
- •Stephen Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 88%).
- •Stephen Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 80%).
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 Shore Education Centre better than Stephen Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South Shore Education Centre ranks higher (72.4 vs 67.3 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 Shore Education Centre and Stephen Central Public School?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Nipissing and Dashwood in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
South Shore Education Centre: 135. Stephen Central Public School: 135. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do South Shore Education Centre and Stephen Central Public School rank in Ontario?
South Shore Education Centre is 680th of 3,871 and Stephen Central Public School is 960th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).