Mitchell Hepburn Public School vs New Sarum Public 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.
Mitchell Hepburn Public School
St Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
New Sarum Public School
St Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | Mitchell Hepburn Public School St Thomas, Ontario | New Sarum Public School St Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1139 of 3,871 | #2904 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1139 of 3,871 | #2904 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 695 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 7% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 5% |
| 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 | St Thomas | St Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Hepburn.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/NewSarum.cfm |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Hepburn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.9 vs 33.2).
- •Mitchell Hepburn Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.7% vs 52%).
- •Mitchell Hepburn Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 58%).
- •Mitchell Hepburn Public School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 220.
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 Mitchell Hepburn Public School better than New Sarum Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mitchell Hepburn Public School ranks higher (63.9 vs 33.2 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 Mitchell Hepburn Public School and New Sarum Public School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between St Thomas and St Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mitchell Hepburn Public School: 695. New Sarum Public School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mitchell Hepburn Public School and New Sarum Public School rank in Ontario?
Mitchell Hepburn Public School is 1139th of 3,871 and New Sarum Public School is 2904th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).