Earl of March Secondary School vs W. Erskine Johnston Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl of March Secondary School
Kanata · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,715 students
W. Erskine Johnston Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
745 students
| Measure | Earl of March Secondary School Kanata, Ontario | W. Erskine Johnston Public School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #45 of 766 | #136 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #45 of 766 | #136 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,715 | 745 |
| Enrolment | 1,715 | 745 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 78% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 95% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 47% | 62% |
| Special education | 17% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | earlofmarchss.ocdsb.ca/ | werskinejohnstonps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •W. Erskine Johnston Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 84.1).
- •Earl of March Secondary School is the larger school with 1,715 students compared with 745.
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 Earl of March Secondary School better than W. Erskine Johnston Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), W. Erskine Johnston Public School ranks higher (86.7 vs 84.1 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 Earl of March Secondary School and W. Erskine Johnston Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Earl of March Secondary School: 1,715. W. Erskine Johnston Public School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Earl of March Secondary School and W. Erskine Johnston Public School rank in Ontario?
Earl of March Secondary School is 45th of 766 and W. Erskine Johnston Public School is 136th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).