John Galt Public School vs Ottawa Crescent Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 699 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Galt Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
Ottawa Crescent Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
235 students
| Measure | John Galt Public School Guelph, Ontario | Ottawa Crescent Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2861 of 3,871 | #3299 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2861 of 3,871 | #3299 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 360 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.7% | 43% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 25% | 15% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/johngalt | www.ugdsb.ca/ottawacres |
The verdict
- •John Galt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.0 vs 23.9).
- •John Galt Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 43%).
- •John Galt Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 64%).
- •John Galt Public School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 235.
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 Galt Public School better than Ottawa Crescent Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Galt Public School ranks higher (34.0 vs 23.9 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 Galt Public School and Ottawa Crescent Public School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Galt Public School: 360. Ottawa Crescent Public School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Galt Public School and Ottawa Crescent Public School rank in Ontario?
John Galt Public School is 2861st of 3,871 and Ottawa Crescent Public School is 3299th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).