Ben R McMullin Public School vs Gainsborough Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 541 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
Gainsborough Central Public School
St Anns · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
| Measure | Ben R McMullin Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Gainsborough Central Public School St Anns, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #3596 of 3,871 | #4 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3596 of 3,871 | #4 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 170 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | 100% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 93% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 40% | 15% |
| 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 | St Anns |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/brm/default.aspx | gainsborough.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gainsborough Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.3 vs 15.6).
- •Gainsborough Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (100% vs 53%).
- •Gainsborough Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 62%).
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 Gainsborough Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Gainsborough Central Public School ranks higher (94.3 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 Gainsborough Central Public School?
About 541 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and St Anns in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ben R McMullin Public School: 170. Gainsborough Central Public School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ben R McMullin Public School and Gainsborough Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Ben R McMullin Public School is 3596th of 3,871 and Gainsborough Central Public School is 4th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).