Blue Heron Public School

School Board: Waterloo Region DSB · Cambridge · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

6.1 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#2560 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#59 / 108 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#20 / 42 City Rank (2023-2024)
440 Enrollment (2023-2024)
-0.3 ↓ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20246.1
2022-20236.4
2021-20226.4

EQAO Subject Scores (2023-2024) — % Meeting Provincial Standard

Gr 3 Reading
48%
Gr 3 Writing
48%
Gr 3 Math
52%
Gr 6 Reading
87%
Gr 6 Writing
84%
Gr 6 Math
49%

School Information

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
10%
First Language Not English
35%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
10%
Living in Low-Income Households
10%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Waterloo Region DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Waterloo Region DSB, the school board that operates Blue Heron Public School.

3,642 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$129,705 Average Salary (2024)
$132,735 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers3,157$128,203
Principals & Vice-Principals221$148,368
Management & Specialists150$132,727
Student Support Services39$116,921
Other Staff37$126,203
Administrative Support17$134,460
Senior Administration14$189,019
Technology5$108,288
Facilities & Maintenance2$122,499

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Jeewan ChanickaDirector of Education$322,066
Robert MillerDirector of Education$248,877
William LemonAssociate Director$227,373
Nicholas LandrySuperintendent of Business Services$214,685
Carol-Lynn DeyExecutive Manager Human Resources$212,670

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Waterloo Region DSB

Financial data from Waterloo Region DSB, the school board responsible for Blue Heron Public School.

$926.3M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$932.7M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$21,118 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$9.3M Based on 440 students (0% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for Blue Heron Public School (2023-2024)?

Blue Heron Public School has an overall EQAO performance score of 6.1 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on Grade 3 & 6 reading, writing, and math assessments.

What is the ranking of Blue Heron Public School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

Blue Heron Public School is ranked #2560 out of 4,061 public elementary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What school board does Blue Heron Public School belong to?

Blue Heron Public School belongs to Waterloo Region DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Cambridge, Ontario.

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