Central Algoma Public School vs Linklater Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 646 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Algoma Public School
Desbarats · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
Linklater Public School
Gananoque · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Public School Desbarats, Ontario | Linklater Public School Gananoque, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #1932 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #1932 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 160 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Desbarats | Gananoque |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/content/schools/school_details.asp?SchoolID=40 | linklater.ucdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Linklater Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.0 vs 24.2).
- •Linklater Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77% vs 56%).
- •Linklater Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 72.7%).
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 Central Algoma Public School better than Linklater Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Linklater Public School ranks higher (51.0 vs 24.2 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 Central Algoma Public School and Linklater Public School?
About 646 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Gananoque in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Public School: 160. Linklater Public School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Public School and Linklater Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Public School is 3291st of 3,871 and Linklater Public School is 1932nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).