Cherokee Public School vs Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior 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.
Cherokee Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
115 students
Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
285 students
| Measure | Cherokee Public School North York, Ontario | Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2499 of 3,871 | #3153 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2499 of 3,871 | #3153 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 115 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 115 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 50% | 60% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | North York | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cherokee | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/semacmillan/ |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.8 vs 27.1).
- •Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 115.
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 Cherokee Public School better than Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cherokee Public School ranks higher (40.8 vs 27.1 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 Cherokee Public School and Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North York and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cherokee Public School: 115. Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cherokee Public School and Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School rank in Ontario?
Cherokee Public School is 2499th of 3,871 and Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School is 3153rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).