Gainsborough Central Public School vs Smithville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainsborough Central Public School
St Anns · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
Smithville Public School
Smithville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Gainsborough Central Public School St Anns, Ontario | Smithville Public School Smithville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 94 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #4 of 3,871 | #54 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #4 of 3,871 | #54 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 170 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 100% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | St Anns | Smithville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gainsborough.dsbn.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Gainsborough Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.3 vs 88.7).
- •Gainsborough Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (100% vs 83.3%).
- •Gainsborough Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 91%).
- •Smithville Public School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 170.
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 Gainsborough Central Public School better than Smithville Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Gainsborough Central Public School ranks higher (94.3 vs 88.7 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 Gainsborough Central Public School and Smithville Public School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between St Anns and Smithville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gainsborough Central Public School: 170. Smithville Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gainsborough Central Public School and Smithville Public School rank in Ontario?
Gainsborough Central Public School is 4th of 3,871 and Smithville Public School is 54th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).