Barrhaven Public School vs John McCrae Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 188 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrhaven Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
440 students
John McCrae Secondary School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,550 students
| Measure | Barrhaven Public School Nepean, Ontario | John McCrae Secondary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #795 of 3,871 | #248 of 766 |
| National rank | #795 of 3,871 | #248 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 440 | 1,550 |
| Enrolment | 440 | 1,550 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 64% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 30% | 41% |
| Special education | 15% | 22% |
| 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | barrhavenps.ocdsb.ca/ | johnmccraess.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Barrhaven Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.2 vs 62.9).
- •John McCrae Secondary School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 440.
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 Barrhaven Public School better than John McCrae Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Barrhaven Public School ranks higher (70.2 vs 62.9 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 Barrhaven Public School and John McCrae Secondary School?
About 188 m in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Barrhaven Public School: 440. John McCrae Secondary School: 1,550. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Barrhaven Public School and John McCrae Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Barrhaven Public School is 795th of 3,871 and John McCrae Secondary School is 248th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).