Minto-Clifford Central Public School vs Palmerston Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minto-Clifford Central Public School
Harriston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
Palmerston Public School
Palmerston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
| Measure | Minto-Clifford Central Public School Harriston, Ontario | Palmerston Public School Palmerston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2995 of 3,871 | #1518 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2995 of 3,871 | #1518 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 445 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 20% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Harriston | Palmerston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/minto | www.ugdsb.ca/palmerston |
The verdict
- •Palmerston Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.2 vs 31.0).
- •Palmerston Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 66.3%).
- •Palmerston Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 67.7%).
- •Palmerston Public School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 445.
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 Minto-Clifford Central Public School better than Palmerston Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Palmerston Public School ranks higher (58.2 vs 31.0 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 Minto-Clifford Central Public School and Palmerston Public School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Harriston and Palmerston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Minto-Clifford Central Public School: 445. Palmerston Public School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Minto-Clifford Central Public School and Palmerston Public School rank in Ontario?
Minto-Clifford Central Public School is 2995th of 3,871 and Palmerston Public School is 1518th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).