Elgin Market Public School vs Ross Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 232 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin Market Public School
Kincardine · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
Ross Public School
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Elgin Market Public School Kincardine, Ontario | Ross Public School Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1302 of 3,871 | #2219 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1302 of 3,871 | #2219 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Kincardine | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.emp.bwdsb.on.ca | ross.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Elgin Market Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.7 vs 46.0).
- •Elgin Market Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 52%).
- •Ross Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 75.3%).
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 Elgin Market Public School better than Ross Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elgin Market Public School ranks higher (60.7 vs 46.0 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 Elgin Market Public School and Ross Public School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Kincardine and Welland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elgin Market Public School: 290. Ross Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elgin Market Public School and Ross Public School rank in Ontario?
Elgin Market Public School is 1302nd of 3,871 and Ross Public School is 2219th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).