Ernest Cumberland Elementary School vs St Paul's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Cumberland Elementary School
Alliston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
635 students
St Paul's Separate School
Alliston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | Ernest Cumberland Elementary School Alliston, Ontario | St Paul's Separate School Alliston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2208 of 3,871 | #2061 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2208 of 3,871 | #2061 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 635 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 2% |
| First language not English | 12% | 7% |
| Special education | 14% | 24% |
| 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 | Alliston | Alliston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ern.scdsb.on.ca/ | spa.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.9 vs 46.1).
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 60%).
- •St Paul's Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 75.3%).
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 545.
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is a public school while St Paul's Separate School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ernest Cumberland Elementary School better than St Paul's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul's Separate School ranks higher (48.9 vs 46.1 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 Ernest Cumberland Elementary School and St Paul's Separate School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Alliston and Alliston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ernest Cumberland Elementary School: 635. St Paul's Separate School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ernest Cumberland Elementary School and St Paul's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is 2208th of 3,871 and St Paul's Separate School is 2061st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).