Banting Memorial High School vs Ernest Cumberland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banting Memorial High School
Alliston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,475 students
Ernest Cumberland Elementary School
Alliston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
635 students
| Measure | Banting Memorial High School Alliston, Ontario | Ernest Cumberland Elementary School Alliston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #289 of 766 | #2208 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #289 of 766 | #2208 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,475 | 635 |
| Enrolment | 1,475 | 635 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 8% |
| First language not English | 8% | 12% |
| Special education | 22% | 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 | ban.scdsb.on.ca/ | ern.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Banting Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 46.1).
- •Banting Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 635.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Banting Memorial High School better than Ernest Cumberland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Banting Memorial High School ranks higher (58.9 vs 46.1 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 Banting Memorial High School and Ernest Cumberland Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alliston and Alliston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Banting Memorial High School: 1,475. Ernest Cumberland Elementary School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Banting Memorial High School and Ernest Cumberland Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Banting Memorial High School is 289th of 766 and Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is 2208th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).