Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs John McCrae Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,735 students
John McCrae Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario | John McCrae Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #189 of 766 | #507 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #189 of 766 | #507 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,735 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 1,735 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 71% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 3% |
| First language not English | 27% | 7% |
| Special education | 27% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/gcvi | www.ugdsb.ca/jmc |
The verdict
- •John McCrae Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.2 vs 68.3).
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 545.
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 Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than John McCrae Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John McCrae Public School ranks higher (76.2 vs 68.3 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 Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute and John McCrae Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,735. John McCrae Public School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute and John McCrae Public School rank in Ontario?
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 189th of 766 and John McCrae Public School is 507th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).