Brisbane Public School vs Ross R MacKay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Public School
Erin · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
395 students
Ross R MacKay Public School
Hillsburgh · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
110 students
| Measure | Brisbane Public School Erin, Ontario | Ross R MacKay Public School Hillsburgh, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #79 of 3,871 | #239 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #79 of 3,871 | #239 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 395 | 110 |
| Enrolment | 395 | 110 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.3% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Erin | Hillsburgh |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/brisbane | www.ugdsb.ca/rossrmackay |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.4 vs 82.6).
- •Ross R MacKay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Brisbane Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95.3% vs 83.3%).
- •Brisbane Public School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 110.
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 Brisbane Public School better than Ross R MacKay Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Brisbane Public School ranks higher (87.4 vs 82.6 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 Brisbane Public School and Ross R MacKay Public School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Erin and Hillsburgh in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brisbane Public School: 395. Ross R MacKay Public School: 110. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brisbane Public School and Ross R MacKay Public School rank in Ontario?
Brisbane Public School is 79th of 3,871 and Ross R MacKay Public School is 239th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).