Georgian Bay Community School vs Hopewell Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 395 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgian Bay Community School
Meaford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
740 students
Hopewell Avenue Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
740 students
| Measure | Georgian Bay Community School Meaford, Ontario | Hopewell Avenue Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #3608 of 3,871 | #18 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3608 of 3,871 | #18 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 740 | 740 |
| Enrolment | 740 | 740 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47% | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.3% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 0% |
| First language not English | 4% | 11% |
| Special education | 26% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Meaford | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gbss.bwdsb.on.ca/ | hopewellaveps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Hopewell Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (92.1 vs 15.0).
- •Hopewell Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93.7% vs 47%).
- •Hopewell Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 49.3%).
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 Georgian Bay Community School better than Hopewell Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hopewell Avenue Public School ranks higher (92.1 vs 15.0 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 Georgian Bay Community School and Hopewell Avenue Public School?
About 395 km in a straight line, between Meaford and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Georgian Bay Community School: 740. Hopewell Avenue Public School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Georgian Bay Community School and Hopewell Avenue Public School rank in Ontario?
Georgian Bay Community School is 3608th of 3,871 and Hopewell Avenue Public School is 18th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).