Central Public School vs John McCrae Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
John McCrae Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | Central Public School Guelph, Ontario | John McCrae Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #624 of 3,871 | #507 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #624 of 3,871 | #507 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 15% | 7% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/central | www.ugdsb.ca/jmc |
The verdict
- •John McCrae Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.2 vs 73.4).
- •John McCrae Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 77%).
- •John McCrae Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.7% vs 87%).
- •John McCrae Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 240.
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 Public School better than John McCrae Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John McCrae Public School ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.4 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 Public School and John McCrae Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 240. John McCrae Public School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and John McCrae Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 624th of 3,871 and John McCrae Public School is 507th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).