Applecroft Public School vs Howick Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 162 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applecroft Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
Howick Central Public School
Gorrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Applecroft Public School Ajax, Ontario | Howick Central Public School Gorrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2635 of 3,871 | #2464 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2635 of 3,871 | #2464 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 30% |
| First language not English | 30% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Ajax | Gorrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | applecroft.ddsb.ca | howick.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Howick Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.4 vs 37.6).
- •Howick Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 72%).
- •Howick Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 67.7%).
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 Applecroft Public School better than Howick Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Howick Central Public School ranks higher (41.4 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 Applecroft Public School and Howick Central Public School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Gorrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Applecroft Public School: 340. Howick Central Public School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applecroft Public School and Howick Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Applecroft Public School is 2635th of 3,871 and Howick Central Public School is 2464th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).