Gainsborough Central Public School vs St Martin Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.6 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
St Martin Catholic Elementary School
Smithville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
| Measure | Gainsborough Central Public School St Anns, Ontario | St Martin Catholic Elementary School Smithville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 94 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #4 of 3,871 | #1118 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #4 of 3,871 | #1118 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 170 | 515 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 515 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 100% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 4% |
| Special education | 15% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stmartin/ |
The verdict
- •Gainsborough Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.3 vs 64.3).
- •Gainsborough Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (100% vs 60%).
- •Gainsborough Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 87.3%).
- •St Martin Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 170.
- •Gainsborough Central Public School is a public school while St Martin 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 Gainsborough Central Public School better than St Martin Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Gainsborough Central Public School ranks higher (94.3 vs 64.3 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 Gainsborough Central Public School and St Martin Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between St Anns and Smithville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gainsborough Central Public School: 170. St Martin Catholic Elementary School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gainsborough Central Public School and St Martin Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Gainsborough Central Public School is 4th of 3,871 and St Martin Catholic Elementary School is 1118th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).