J W Gerth Public School vs Pioneer Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Gerth Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
455 students
Pioneer Park Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
410 students
| Measure | J W Gerth Public School Kitchener, Ontario | Pioneer Park Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #979 of 3,871 | #3407 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #979 of 3,871 | #3407 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 455 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 50.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.7% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | jwg.wrdsb.ca/ | pio.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •J W Gerth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.8 vs 21.0).
- •J W Gerth Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.7% vs 50.3%).
- •J W Gerth Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 64.3%).
- •J W Gerth Public School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 410.
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 J W Gerth Public School better than Pioneer Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), J W Gerth Public School ranks higher (66.8 vs 21.0 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 J W Gerth Public School and Pioneer Park Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J W Gerth Public School: 455. Pioneer Park Public School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J W Gerth Public School and Pioneer Park Public School rank in Ontario?
J W Gerth Public School is 979th of 3,871 and Pioneer Park Public School is 3407th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).