G C Huston Public School vs Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G C Huston Public School
Southampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School
Port Elgin · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
| Measure | G C Huston Public School Southampton, Ontario | Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School Port Elgin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2824 of 3,871 | #3189 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2824 of 3,871 | #3189 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 625 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 625 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | 43% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56% | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 0% | 12% |
| Special education | 20% | 11% |
| 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 | Southampton | Port Elgin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hus.bwdsb.on.ca | www.pte.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •G C Huston Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.7 vs 26.5).
- •G C Huston Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.3% vs 43%).
- •Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62.7% vs 56%).
- •Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 360.
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 G C Huston Public School better than Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School?
On the Success Index (Canada), G C Huston Public School ranks higher (34.7 vs 26.5 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 G C Huston Public School and Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Port Elgin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
G C Huston Public School: 360. Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do G C Huston Public School and Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School rank in Ontario?
G C Huston Public School is 2824th of 3,871 and Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School is 3189th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).