Glencairn Public School vs W.T. Townshend Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glencairn Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
295 students
W.T. Townshend Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
625 students
| Measure | Glencairn Public School Kitchener, Ontario | W.T. Townshend Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1282 of 3,871 | #2086 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1282 of 3,871 | #2086 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 295 | 625 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 625 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.3% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 7% |
| First language not English | 25% | 44% |
| Special education | 20% | 11% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gcp.wrdsb.ca/ | wtt.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Glencairn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.3 vs 48.6).
- •W.T. Townshend Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 65.3%).
- •Glencairn Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 77.3%).
- •W.T. Townshend Public School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 295.
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 Glencairn Public School better than W.T. Townshend Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Glencairn Public School ranks higher (61.3 vs 48.6 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 Glencairn Public School and W.T. Townshend Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glencairn Public School: 295. W.T. Townshend Public School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glencairn Public School and W.T. Townshend Public School rank in Ontario?
Glencairn Public School is 1282nd of 3,871 and W.T. Townshend Public School is 2086th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).