Acton District School vs McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 500 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acton District School
Acton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
305 students
McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Acton District School Acton, Ontario | McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School Acton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #145 of 766 | #2529 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #145 of 766 | #2529 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 305 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 305 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 66% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | Acton | Acton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | act.hdsb.ca | mck.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Acton District School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.6 vs 39.9).
- •McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 305.
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 Acton District School better than McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Acton District School ranks higher (72.6 vs 39.9 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 Acton District School and McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Acton and Acton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Acton District School: 305. McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Acton District School and McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School rank in Ontario?
Acton District School is 145th of 766 and McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School is 2529th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).