Macphail Memorial Elementary School vs Rickson Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 87 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macphail Memorial Elementary School
Flesherton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
Rickson Ridge Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
| Measure | Macphail Memorial Elementary School Flesherton, Ontario | Rickson Ridge Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #3611 of 3,871 | #376 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3611 of 3,871 | #376 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 600 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 600 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 26.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63.7% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 18% | 3% |
| First language not English | 21% | 29% |
| Special education | 11% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Flesherton | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.mac.bwdsb.on.ca | www.ugdsb.ca/ricksonridge |
The verdict
- •Rickson Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.5 vs 14.9).
- •Rickson Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 26.7%).
- •Rickson Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 63.7%).
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 Macphail Memorial Elementary School better than Rickson Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rickson Ridge Public School ranks higher (78.5 vs 14.9 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 Macphail Memorial Elementary School and Rickson Ridge Public School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Flesherton and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Macphail Memorial Elementary School: 600. Rickson Ridge Public School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Macphail Memorial Elementary School and Rickson Ridge Public School rank in Ontario?
Macphail Memorial Elementary School is 3611th of 3,871 and Rickson Ridge Public School is 376th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).