Nellie McClung Public School vs Viola Desmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nellie McClung Public School
Vaughan · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
Viola Desmond Public School
Maple · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Nellie McClung Public School Vaughan, Ontario | Viola Desmond Public School Maple, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1360 of 3,871 | #434 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1360 of 3,871 | #434 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 88.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 35% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 20% | 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 | Vaughan | Maple |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nelliemcclung.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •Viola Desmond Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.2 vs 59.7).
- •Viola Desmond Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 68%).
- •Viola Desmond Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 80.7%).
- •Viola Desmond Public School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 425.
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 Nellie McClung Public School better than Viola Desmond Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Viola Desmond Public School ranks higher (77.2 vs 59.7 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 Nellie McClung Public School and Viola Desmond Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Vaughan and Maple in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nellie McClung Public School: 425. Viola Desmond Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nellie McClung Public School and Viola Desmond Public School rank in Ontario?
Nellie McClung Public School is 1360th of 3,871 and Viola Desmond Public School is 434th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).