Elsie MacGill Secondary School vs Viola Desmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsie MacGill Secondary School
Milton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,045 students
Viola Desmond Public School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
975 students
| Measure | Elsie MacGill Secondary School Milton, Ontario | Viola Desmond Public School Milton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #261 of 766 | #1809 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #261 of 766 | #1809 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,045 | 975 |
| Enrolment | 1,045 | 975 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 4% |
| First language not English | 59% | 54% |
| Special education | 21% | 9% |
| 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 | Milton | Milton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsie MacGill Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.8 vs 53.0).
- •Elsie MacGill Secondary School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 975.
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 Elsie MacGill Secondary School better than Viola Desmond Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elsie MacGill Secondary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 53.0 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 Elsie MacGill Secondary School and Viola Desmond Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milton and Milton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elsie MacGill Secondary School: 1,045. Viola Desmond Public School: 975. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elsie MacGill Secondary School and Viola Desmond Public School rank in Ontario?
Elsie MacGill Secondary School is 261st of 766 and Viola Desmond Public School is 1809th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).