Doon Public School vs J W Gerth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doon Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
435 students
J W Gerth Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
455 students
| Measure | Doon Public School Kitchener, Ontario | J W Gerth Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #478 of 3,871 | #979 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #478 of 3,871 | #979 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 435 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | doo.wrdsb.ca/ | jwg.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Doon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 66.8).
- •J W Gerth Public School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 435.
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 Doon Public School better than J W Gerth Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Doon Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 66.8 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 Doon Public School and J W Gerth Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Doon Public School: 435. J W Gerth Public School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Doon Public School and J W Gerth Public School rank in Ontario?
Doon Public School is 478th of 3,871 and J W Gerth Public School is 979th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).