C H Norton Public School vs Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C H Norton Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
475 students
Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
| Measure | C H Norton Public School Burlington, Ontario | Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1264 of 3,871 | #701 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1264 of 3,871 | #701 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 475 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 475 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | chn.hdsb.ca | sem.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.0 vs 61.6).
- •C H Norton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 72.3%).
- •C H Norton Public School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 335.
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 C H Norton Public School better than Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School ranks higher (72.0 vs 61.6 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 C H Norton Public School and Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
C H Norton Public School: 475. Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do C H Norton Public School and Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School rank in Ontario?
C H Norton Public School is 1264th of 3,871 and Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School is 701st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).