McClure PS (Elementary) vs Northern Dancer Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 79 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McClure PS (Elementary)
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
840 students
Northern Dancer Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
840 students
| Measure | McClure PS (Elementary) Brampton, Ontario | Northern Dancer Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2423 of 3,871 | #1157 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2423 of 3,871 | #1157 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 840 | 840 |
| Enrolment | 840 | 840 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 5% |
| First language not English | 61% | 39% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Brampton | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1448 | northerndancer.ddsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Northern Dancer Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.6 vs 42.2).
- •Northern Dancer Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 68%).
- •Northern Dancer Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 70.7%).
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 McClure PS (Elementary) better than Northern Dancer Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northern Dancer Public School ranks higher (63.6 vs 42.2 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 McClure PS (Elementary) and Northern Dancer Public School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McClure PS (Elementary): 840. Northern Dancer Public School: 840. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McClure PS (Elementary) and Northern Dancer Public School rank in Ontario?
McClure PS (Elementary) is 2423rd of 3,871 and Northern Dancer Public School is 1157th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).