George Kennedy Public School vs St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Kennedy Public School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
375 students
St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School
Georgetown · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
740 students
| Measure | George Kennedy Public School Georgetown, Ontario | St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School Georgetown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1513 of 3,871 | #1186 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1513 of 3,871 | #1186 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 740 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 740 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 1% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 10% | 9% |
| Special education | 10% | 13% |
| 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 | Georgetown | Georgetown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gek.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/cath/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.2 vs 58.2).
- •St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 60%).
- •St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 375.
- •George Kennedy Public School is a public school while St. Catherine of Alexandria 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 George Kennedy Public School better than St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 58.2 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 George Kennedy Public School and St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Georgetown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George Kennedy Public School: 375. St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George Kennedy Public School and St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
George Kennedy Public School is 1513th of 3,871 and St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School is 1186th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).