McKay Public School vs Oxbow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 172 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKay Public School
Port Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
Oxbow Public School
Ilderton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
| Measure | McKay Public School Port Colborne, Ontario | Oxbow Public School Ilderton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1536 of 3,871 | #1168 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1536 of 3,871 | #1168 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 6% | 2% |
| Special education | 13% | 8% |
| 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 | Port Colborne | Ilderton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | mckay.dsbn.org/ | www.tvdsb.ca/Oxbow.cfm |
The verdict
- •Oxbow Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 57.9).
- •McKay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 64.7%).
- •McKay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 79.7%).
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 McKay Public School better than Oxbow Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Oxbow Public School ranks higher (63.4 vs 57.9 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 McKay Public School and Oxbow Public School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Port Colborne and Ilderton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McKay Public School: 570. Oxbow Public School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McKay Public School and Oxbow Public School rank in Ontario?
McKay Public School is 1536th of 3,871 and Oxbow Public School is 1168th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).