Dolson Public School vs Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary)
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.
Dolson Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
1,045 students
Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary)
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
885 students
| Measure | Dolson Public School Brampton, Ontario | Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary) Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2729 of 3,871 | #2723 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2729 of 3,871 | #2723 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,045 | 885 |
| Enrolment | 1,045 | 885 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 6% |
| First language not English | 49% | 58% |
| Special education | 9% | 13% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 1% |
| 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1449 | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (36.4 vs 36.5).
- •Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary) does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 55.7%).
- •Dolson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 71.3%).
- •Dolson Public School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 885.
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 Dolson Public School better than Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dolson Public School and Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dolson Public School: 1,045. Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary): 885. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dolson Public School and Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary) rank in Ontario?
Dolson Public School is 2729th of 3,871 and Malala Yousafzai PS (Elementary) is 2723rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).