DeWitt Carter Public School vs McKay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeWitt Carter Public School
Port Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
280 students
McKay Public School
Port Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
| Measure | DeWitt Carter Public School Port Colborne, Ontario | McKay Public School Port Colborne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #443 of 3,871 | #1536 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #443 of 3,871 | #1536 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 280 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 280 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.3% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.3% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 0% | 6% |
| Special education | 15% | 13% |
| 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 | Port Colborne | Port Colborne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dewittcarter.dsbn.org/ | mckay.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •DeWitt Carter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.8 vs 57.9).
- •DeWitt Carter Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 73.3%).
- •DeWitt Carter Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 81%).
- •McKay Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 280.
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 DeWitt Carter Public School better than McKay Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), DeWitt Carter Public School ranks higher (76.8 vs 57.9 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 DeWitt Carter Public School and McKay Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Port Colborne and Port Colborne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
DeWitt Carter Public School: 280. McKay Public School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do DeWitt Carter Public School and McKay Public School rank in Ontario?
DeWitt Carter Public School is 443rd of 3,871 and McKay Public School is 1536th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).