Gordon Public School vs Mount Joy Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 100 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Public School
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
Mount Joy Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Gordon Public School Welland, Ontario | Mount Joy Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1203 of 3,871 | #320 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1203 of 3,871 | #320 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 555 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 3% |
| First language not English | 9% | 65% |
| Special education | 17% | 8% |
| 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 | Welland | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gordon.dsbn.org/ | mountjoy.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Joy Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.0 vs 62.8).
- •Mount Joy Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 78%).
- •Mount Joy Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 79.7%).
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 Gordon Public School better than Mount Joy Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mount Joy Public School ranks higher (80.0 vs 62.8 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 Gordon Public School and Mount Joy Public School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Welland and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gordon Public School: 555. Mount Joy Public School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gordon Public School and Mount Joy Public School rank in Ontario?
Gordon Public School is 1203rd of 3,871 and Mount Joy Public School is 320th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).