McKay Public School vs St John Bosco Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 870 m 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
St John Bosco Catholic Elementary School
Port Colborne · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
| Measure | McKay Public School Port Colborne, Ontario | St John Bosco Catholic Elementary School Port Colborne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1536 of 3,871 | #1974 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1536 of 3,871 | #1974 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 230 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 6% | 0% |
| Special education | 13% | 15% |
| 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 | Port Colborne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | mckay.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/st-john-bosco/ |
The verdict
- •McKay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.9 vs 50.3).
- •McKay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 59.3%).
- •McKay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 74%).
- •McKay Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 230.
- •McKay Public School is a public school while St John Bosco Catholic 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 McKay Public School better than St John Bosco Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McKay Public School ranks higher (57.9 vs 50.3 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 St John Bosco Catholic Elementary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Port Colborne and Port Colborne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McKay Public School: 570. St John Bosco Catholic Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McKay Public School and St John Bosco Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
McKay Public School is 1536th of 3,871 and St John Bosco Catholic Elementary School is 1974th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).