Ross R MacKay Public School vs St John Brebeuf Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ross R MacKay Public School
Hillsburgh · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
110 students
St John Brebeuf Catholic School
Erin · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
265 students
| Measure | Ross R MacKay Public School Hillsburgh, Ontario | St John Brebeuf Catholic School Erin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #239 of 3,871 | #2638 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #239 of 3,871 | #2638 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 110 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 110 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.7% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Hillsburgh | Erin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/rossrmackay | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjohnbrebeuf/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ross R MacKay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.6 vs 37.6).
- •Ross R MacKay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 62%).
- •Ross R MacKay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 55%).
- •St John Brebeuf Catholic School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 110.
- •Ross R MacKay Public School is a public school while St John Brebeuf Catholic 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 Ross R MacKay Public School better than St John Brebeuf Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ross R MacKay Public School ranks higher (82.6 vs 37.6 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 Ross R MacKay Public School and St John Brebeuf Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hillsburgh and Erin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ross R MacKay Public School: 110. St John Brebeuf Catholic School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ross R MacKay Public School and St John Brebeuf Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ross R MacKay Public School is 239th of 3,871 and St John Brebeuf Catholic School is 2638th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).