McHugh Public School vs St Mary Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 595 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McHugh Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
190 students
St Mary Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | McHugh Public School Brampton, Ontario | St Mary Elementary School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3462 of 3,871 | #3594 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3462 of 3,871 | #3594 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 190 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48.7% | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 44% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| 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 | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1507/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/MRYBR |
The verdict
- •McHugh Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.6 vs 15.7).
- •St Mary Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56% vs 48.7%).
- •St Mary Elementary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 190.
- •McHugh Public School is a public school while St Mary Elementary 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 McHugh Public School better than St Mary Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McHugh Public School ranks higher (19.6 vs 15.7 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 McHugh Public School and St Mary Elementary School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McHugh Public School: 190. St Mary Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McHugh Public School and St Mary Elementary School rank in Ontario?
McHugh Public School is 3462nd of 3,871 and St Mary Elementary School is 3594th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).