Spruce Ridge Community School vs Wasaga Beach Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 70 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spruce Ridge Community School
Durham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
Wasaga Beach Public School
Wasaga Beach · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | Spruce Ridge Community School Durham, Ontario | Wasaga Beach Public School Wasaga Beach, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3286 of 3,871 | #2985 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3286 of 3,871 | #2985 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.7% | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Durham | Wasaga Beach |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.spr.bwdsb.on.ca | – |
The verdict
- •Wasaga Beach Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.3 vs 24.4).
- •Spruce Ridge Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.7% vs 52.7%).
- •Spruce Ridge Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (63% vs 52%).
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 Spruce Ridge Community School better than Wasaga Beach Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Wasaga Beach Public School ranks higher (31.3 vs 24.4 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 Spruce Ridge Community School and Wasaga Beach Public School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Durham and Wasaga Beach in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Spruce Ridge Community School: 355. Wasaga Beach Public School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Spruce Ridge Community School and Wasaga Beach Public School rank in Ontario?
Spruce Ridge Community School is 3286th of 3,871 and Wasaga Beach Public School is 2985th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).