McGillivray Central School vs Our Lady of Mt Carmel School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGillivray Central School
Ailsa Craig · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
130 students
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School
Dashwood · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
130 students
| Measure | McGillivray Central School Ailsa Craig, Ontario | Our Lady of Mt Carmel School Dashwood, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #885 of 3,871 | #123 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #885 of 3,871 | #123 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 130 | 130 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 130 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Ailsa Craig | Dashwood |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/McGillivray.cfm | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/mtcarmel/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 68.6).
- •McGillivray Central School is a public school while Our Lady of Mt Carmel 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 McGillivray Central School better than Our Lady of Mt Carmel School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mt Carmel School ranks higher (86.7 vs 68.6 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 McGillivray Central School and Our Lady of Mt Carmel School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Ailsa Craig and Dashwood in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McGillivray Central School: 130. Our Lady of Mt Carmel School: 130. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McGillivray Central School and Our Lady of Mt Carmel School rank in Ontario?
McGillivray Central School is 885th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is 123rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).