A.Y. Jackson Secondary School vs John Young Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 717 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
John Young Elementary School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
545 students
| Measure | A.Y. Jackson Secondary School Kanata, Ontario | John Young Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #115 of 766 | #2242 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #115 of 766 | #2242 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 880 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 880 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 3% |
| First language not English | 25% | 25% |
| Special education | 25% | 8% |
| 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/ | johnyounges.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •A.Y. Jackson Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.7 vs 45.6).
- •A.Y. Jackson Secondary School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 545.
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 John Young Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), A.Y. Jackson Secondary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 45.6 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 A.Y. Jackson Secondary School and John Young Elementary School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School: 880. John Young Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A.Y. Jackson Secondary School and John Young Elementary School rank in Ontario?
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School is 115th of 766 and John Young Elementary School is 2242nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).