East Carling Public School vs McKay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 160 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Carling Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
McKay Public School
Port Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
| Measure | East Carling Public School London, Ontario | McKay Public School Port Colborne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3731 of 3,871 | #1536 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3731 of 3,871 | #1536 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 35% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 31% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 14% | 2% |
| First language not English | 26% | 6% |
| Special education | 10% | 13% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | London | Port Colborne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sites.tvdsb.ca/eastcarling.cfm | mckay.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •McKay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.9 vs 10.3).
- •McKay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 35%).
- •McKay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 64%).
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 East Carling Public School better than McKay Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McKay Public School ranks higher (57.9 vs 10.3 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 East Carling Public School and McKay Public School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between London and Port Colborne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
East Carling Public School: 570. McKay Public School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do East Carling Public School and McKay Public School rank in Ontario?
East Carling Public School is 3731st of 3,871 and McKay Public School is 1536th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).