Dr Charles Best Public School vs Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 812 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Charles Best Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
220 students
Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
| Measure | Dr Charles Best Public School Burlington, Ontario | Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #240 of 3,871 | #701 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #240 of 3,871 | #701 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 220 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | drc.hdsb.ca/ | sem.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Dr Charles Best Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.5 vs 72.0).
- •Dr Charles Best Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 74.3%).
- •Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 220.
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 Dr Charles Best Public School better than Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Charles Best Public School ranks higher (82.5 vs 72.0 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 Dr Charles Best Public School and Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Charles Best Public School: 220. Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Charles Best Public School and Sir Ernest Macmillan Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr Charles Best Public School is 240th 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).