A.Y. Jackson Secondary School vs Glen Cairn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 358 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School
Kanata · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
880 students
Glen Cairn Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
260 students
| Measure | A.Y. Jackson Secondary School Kanata, Ontario | Glen Cairn Public School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #115 of 766 | #489 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #115 of 766 | #489 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 880 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 880 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 25% |
| Special education | 25% | 30% |
| 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ayjacksonss.ocdsb.ca/ | glencairnps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (75.7 vs 76.3).
- •A.Y. Jackson Secondary School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 260.
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 A.Y. Jackson Secondary School better than Glen Cairn Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are A.Y. Jackson Secondary School and Glen Cairn Public School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School: 880. Glen Cairn Public School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A.Y. Jackson Secondary School and Glen Cairn Public School rank in Ontario?
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School is 115th of 766 and Glen Cairn Public School is 489th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).