Herbert H Carnegie Public School vs Viola Desmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 733 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert H Carnegie Public School
Maple · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
Viola Desmond Public School
Maple · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Herbert H Carnegie Public School Maple, Ontario | Viola Desmond Public School Maple, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #637 of 3,871 | #434 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #637 of 3,871 | #434 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 595 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82.7% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | 88.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 43% | 35% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Maple | Maple |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | herberthcarnegie.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •Viola Desmond Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.2 vs 73.2).
- •Herbert H Carnegie Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 73.3%).
- •Viola Desmond Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 84%).
- •Herbert H Carnegie Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 445.
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 Herbert H Carnegie Public School better than Viola Desmond Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Viola Desmond Public School ranks higher (77.2 vs 73.2 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 Herbert H Carnegie Public School and Viola Desmond Public School?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Maple and Maple in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Herbert H Carnegie Public School: 595. Viola Desmond Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Herbert H Carnegie Public School and Viola Desmond Public School rank in Ontario?
Herbert H Carnegie Public School is 637th of 3,871 and Viola Desmond Public School is 434th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).