Ben R McMullin Public School vs Francis H Clergue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben R McMullin Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
Francis H Clergue Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | Ben R McMullin Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Francis H Clergue Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3596 of 3,871 | #2705 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3596 of 3,871 | #2705 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 170 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | 38% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 40% | 16% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/brm/default.aspx | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/fhc/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Francis H Clergue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.9 vs 15.6).
- •Ben R McMullin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (53% vs 38%).
- •Francis H Clergue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 62%).
- •Francis H Clergue Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 170.
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 Ben R McMullin Public School better than Francis H Clergue Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Francis H Clergue Public School ranks higher (36.9 vs 15.6 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 Ben R McMullin Public School and Francis H Clergue Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ben R McMullin Public School: 170. Francis H Clergue Public School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ben R McMullin Public School and Francis H Clergue Public School rank in Ontario?
Ben R McMullin Public School is 3596th of 3,871 and Francis H Clergue Public School is 2705th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).