Balmoral Drive Senior Public School vs Birchbank Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 831 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral Drive Senior Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
555 students
Birchbank Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
355 students
| Measure | Balmoral Drive Senior Public School Brampton, Ontario | Birchbank Public School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3656 of 3,871 | #2349 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3656 of 3,871 | #2349 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 555 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 50.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 10% |
| First language not English | 38% | 50% |
| Special education | 21% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1403/Pages/default.aspx | schools.peelschools.org/1407/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Birchbank Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.4 vs 13.0).
- •Balmoral Drive Senior Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 355.
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 Balmoral Drive Senior Public School better than Birchbank Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Birchbank Public School ranks higher (43.4 vs 13.0 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 Balmoral Drive Senior Public School and Birchbank Public School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Balmoral Drive Senior Public School: 555. Birchbank Public School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Balmoral Drive Senior Public School and Birchbank Public School rank in Ontario?
Balmoral Drive Senior Public School is 3656th of 3,871 and Birchbank Public School is 2349th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).