Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School vs Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 137 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
285 students
Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
325 students
| Measure | Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3153 of 3,871 | #2331 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3153 of 3,871 | #2331 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 285 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 60% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/semacmillan/ | schools.tdsb.on.ca/sirsamuelbsteele/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.8 vs 27.1).
- •Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 285.
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 Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School better than Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School ranks higher (43.8 vs 27.1 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 Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School and Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School?
About 137 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School: 285. Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School and Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School is 3153rd of 3,871 and Sir Samuel B Steele Junior Public School is 2331st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).