Essex Public School vs McKay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 302 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Public School
Essex · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
McKay Public School
Port Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
| Measure | Essex Public School Essex, Ontario | McKay Public School Port Colborne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2355 of 3,871 | #1536 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2355 of 3,871 | #1536 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.3% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 3% | 6% |
| Special education | 14% | 13% |
| 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 | Essex | Port Colborne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/essex | mckay.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •McKay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.9 vs 43.3).
- •McKay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 58.3%).
- •McKay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 74%).
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 Essex Public School better than McKay Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McKay Public School ranks higher (57.9 vs 43.3 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 Essex Public School and McKay Public School?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Essex and Port Colborne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Essex Public School: 570. McKay Public School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Essex Public School and McKay Public School rank in Ontario?
Essex Public School is 2355th of 3,871 and McKay Public School is 1536th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).