Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School vs W. Erskine Johnston Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 162 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
310 students
W. Erskine Johnston Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
745 students
| Measure | Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School Kanata, Ontario | W. Erskine Johnston Public School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1854 of 3,871 | #136 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1854 of 3,871 | #136 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 310 | 745 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 745 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 62% |
| Special education | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | geo.ocsb.ca | werskinejohnstonps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •W. Erskine Johnston Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 52.3).
- •W. Erskine Johnston Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 58%).
- •W. Erskine Johnston Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.3% vs 80.3%).
- •W. Erskine Johnston Public School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 310.
- •Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while W. Erskine Johnston Public School is a public 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 Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School better than W. Erskine Johnston Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), W. Erskine Johnston Public School ranks higher (86.7 vs 52.3 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 Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School and W. Erskine Johnston Public School?
About 162 m in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School: 310. W. Erskine Johnston Public School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School and W. Erskine Johnston Public School rank in Ontario?
Georges Vanier Catholic Elementary School is 1854th of 3,871 and W. Erskine Johnston Public School is 136th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).