Ben R McMullin Public School vs South River Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 386 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
South River Public School
South River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
| Measure | Ben R McMullin Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | South River Public School South River, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3596 of 3,871 | #3489 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3596 of 3,871 | #3489 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% | 26% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 40% | 20% |
| 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 | South River |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/brm/default.aspx | www.nearnorthschools.ca/south-river/ |
The verdict
- •South River Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (18.9 vs 15.6).
- •Ben R McMullin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (53% vs 26%).
- •Ben R McMullin Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62% vs 56%).
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 South River Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South River Public School ranks higher (18.9 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 South River Public School?
About 386 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and South River in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ben R McMullin Public School: 170. South River Public School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ben R McMullin Public School and South River Public School rank in Ontario?
Ben R McMullin Public School is 3596th of 3,871 and South River Public School is 3489th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).