Joseph Gibbons Public School vs McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Gibbons Public School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
125 students
McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Joseph Gibbons Public School Georgetown, Ontario | McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School Acton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1048 of 3,871 | #2529 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1048 of 3,871 | #2529 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 125 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 125 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Georgetown | Acton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jos.hdsb.ca | mck.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Joseph Gibbons Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.4 vs 39.9).
- •Joseph Gibbons Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 65%).
- •McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 125.
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 Joseph Gibbons Public School better than McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Joseph Gibbons Public School ranks higher (65.4 vs 39.9 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 Joseph Gibbons Public School and McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Acton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Joseph Gibbons Public School: 125. McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Joseph Gibbons Public School and McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School rank in Ontario?
Joseph Gibbons Public School is 1048th of 3,871 and McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School is 2529th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).