Dr G J MacGillivray Public School vs Viola Desmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 17 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr G J MacGillivray Public School
Courtice · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
880 students
Viola Desmond Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
880 students
| Measure | Dr G J MacGillivray Public School Courtice, Ontario | Viola Desmond Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1485 of 3,871 | #2773 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1485 of 3,871 | #2773 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 880 | 880 |
| Enrolment | 880 | 880 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 6% |
| First language not English | 12% | 39% |
| Special education | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Courtice | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | macgillivray.kprdsb.ca/ | violadesmond.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Dr G J MacGillivray Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.7 vs 35.6).
- •Dr G J MacGillivray Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 62%).
- •Dr G J MacGillivray Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 69%).
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 Dr G J MacGillivray Public School better than Viola Desmond Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr G J MacGillivray Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 35.6 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 Dr G J MacGillivray Public School and Viola Desmond Public School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Courtice and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr G J MacGillivray Public School: 880. Viola Desmond Public School: 880. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr G J MacGillivray Public School and Viola Desmond Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr G J MacGillivray Public School is 1485th of 3,871 and Viola Desmond Public School is 2773rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).