George Kennedy Public School vs St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 715 m 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. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
Georgetown · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
440 students
| Measure | George Kennedy Public School Georgetown, Ontario | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School Georgetown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1513 of 3,871 | #1249 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1513 of 3,871 | #1249 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 440 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 440 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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/fran/ |
The verdict
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.9 vs 58.2).
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 60%).
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 375.
- •George Kennedy Public School is a public school while St. Francis of Assisi 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. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (61.9 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. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Georgetown and Georgetown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George Kennedy Public School: 375. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George Kennedy Public School and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
George Kennedy Public School is 1513th of 3,871 and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is 1249th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).