John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs John Galt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 659 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,115 students
John Galt Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
| Measure | John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario | John Galt Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #106 of 766 | #2861 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #106 of 766 | #2861 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 2,115 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 2,115 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 76% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 17% | 10% |
| Special education | 29% | 25% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/jfr | www.ugdsb.ca/johngalt |
The verdict
- •John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 34.0).
- •John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 360.
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 John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than John Galt Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (76.5 vs 34.0 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 John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute and John Galt Public School?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 2,115. John Galt Public School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute and John Galt Public School rank in Ontario?
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 106th of 766 and John Galt Public School is 2861st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).