East Carling Public School vs Sir John A Macdonald Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 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
Sir John A Macdonald Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
| Measure | East Carling Public School London, Ontario | Sir John A Macdonald Public School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3731 of 3,871 | #3818 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3731 of 3,871 | #3818 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 35% | 33.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 31% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 14% | 15% |
| First language not English | 26% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sites.tvdsb.ca/eastcarling.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/Macdonald.cfm |
The verdict
- •East Carling Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (10.3 vs 5.8).
- •East Carling Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (35% vs 33.3%).
- •East Carling Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64% vs 53.3%).
- •East Carling Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 345.
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 Sir John A Macdonald Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), East Carling Public School ranks higher (10.3 vs 5.8 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 Sir John A Macdonald Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
East Carling Public School: 570. Sir John A Macdonald Public School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do East Carling Public School and Sir John A Macdonald Public School rank in Ontario?
East Carling Public School is 3731st of 3,871 and Sir John A Macdonald Public School is 3818th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).