Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School vs Joseph A Gibson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School
Maple · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
Joseph A Gibson Public School
Maple · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School Maple, Ontario | Joseph A Gibson Public School Maple, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1796 of 3,871 | #732 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1796 of 3,871 | #732 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.7% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 45% |
| 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 | Maple | Maple |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fjk.ycdsb.ca/ | josephagibson.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Joseph A Gibson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.4 vs 53.3).
- •Joseph A Gibson Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 78.7%).
- •Joseph A Gibson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 69.7%).
- •Joseph A Gibson Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 245.
- •Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Joseph A Gibson Public School is a public 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 Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School better than Joseph A Gibson Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Joseph A Gibson Public School ranks higher (71.4 vs 53.3 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 Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School and Joseph A Gibson Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maple and Maple in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School: 245. Joseph A Gibson Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School and Joseph A Gibson Public School rank in Ontario?
Father John Kelly Catholic Elementary School is 1796th of 3,871 and Joseph A Gibson Public School is 732nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).