Alliston Union Public School vs Ernest Cumberland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliston Union Public School
Alliston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
Ernest Cumberland Elementary School
Alliston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
635 students
| Measure | Alliston Union Public School Alliston, Ontario | Ernest Cumberland Elementary School Alliston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2470 of 3,871 | #2208 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2470 of 3,871 | #2208 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 635 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 635 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.3% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 8% |
| First language not English | 11% | 12% |
| Special education | 12% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Alliston | Alliston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | alu.scdsb.on.ca/ | ern.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.1 vs 41.2).
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 51.3%).
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 74.7%).
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 600.
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 Alliston Union Public School better than Ernest Cumberland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ernest Cumberland Elementary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 41.2 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 Alliston Union Public School and Ernest Cumberland Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alliston and Alliston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alliston Union Public School: 600. Ernest Cumberland Elementary School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alliston Union Public School and Ernest Cumberland Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Alliston Union Public School is 2470th of 3,871 and Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is 2208th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).