Ecole Harris Mill Public School vs St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole Harris Mill Public School
Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
235 students
St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School
Acton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
| Measure | Ecole Harris Mill Public School Rockwood, Ontario | St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School Acton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1880 of 3,871 | #2071 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1880 of 3,871 | #2071 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Rockwood | Acton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/harrismill | schools.hcdsb.org/josa/ |
The verdict
- •Ecole Harris Mill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.9 vs 48.8).
- •Ecole Harris Mill Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 64%).
- •St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 235.
- •Ecole Harris Mill Public School is a public school while St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ecole Harris Mill Public School better than St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ecole Harris Mill Public School ranks higher (51.9 vs 48.8 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 Ecole Harris Mill Public School and St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Acton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Harris Mill Public School: 235. St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Harris Mill Public School and St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ecole Harris Mill Public School is 1880th of 3,871 and St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School is 2071st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).