Alliston Union Public School vs Macphail Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 55 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
Macphail Memorial Elementary School
Flesherton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
| Measure | Alliston Union Public School Alliston, Ontario | Macphail Memorial Elementary School Flesherton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2470 of 3,871 | #3611 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2470 of 3,871 | #3611 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 600 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 600 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.3% | 26.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 18% |
| First language not English | 11% | 21% |
| Special education | 12% | 11% |
| 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 | Alliston | Flesherton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | alu.scdsb.on.ca/ | www.mac.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Alliston Union Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.2 vs 14.9).
- •Alliston Union Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (51.3% vs 26.7%).
- •Alliston Union Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 63.7%).
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 Macphail Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alliston Union Public School ranks higher (41.2 vs 14.9 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 Alliston Union Public School and Macphail Memorial Elementary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Alliston and Flesherton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alliston Union Public School: 600. Macphail Memorial Elementary School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alliston Union Public School and Macphail Memorial Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Alliston Union Public School is 2470th of 3,871 and Macphail Memorial Elementary School is 3611th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).