East Ridge Community School vs MacLeod Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 211 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ridge Community School
Owen Sound · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
805 students
MacLeod Public School
Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
805 students
| Measure | East Ridge Community School Owen Sound, Ontario | MacLeod Public School Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3102 of 3,871 | #1123 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3102 of 3,871 | #1123 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 805 | 805 |
| Enrolment | 805 | 805 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.3% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.3% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 2% |
| First language not English | 3% | 24% |
| Special education | 20% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Owen Sound | Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.erc.bwdsb.on.ca/ | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/macleod/index.php |
The verdict
- •MacLeod Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.2 vs 27.8).
- •MacLeod Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 64.3%).
- •MacLeod Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 60.3%).
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 Ridge Community School better than MacLeod Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), MacLeod Public School ranks higher (64.2 vs 27.8 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 Ridge Community School and MacLeod Public School?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Owen Sound and Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
East Ridge Community School: 805. MacLeod Public School: 805. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do East Ridge Community School and MacLeod Public School rank in Ontario?
East Ridge Community School is 3102nd of 3,871 and MacLeod Public School is 1123rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).