Ken Danby Public School vs Rockwood Centennial Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ken Danby Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
Rockwood Centennial Public School
Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Ken Danby Public School Guelph, Ontario | Rockwood Centennial Public School Rockwood, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #257 of 3,871 | #547 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #257 of 3,871 | #547 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 0% |
| Special education | 17% | 20% |
| 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 | Rockwood |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/kendanby | www.ugdsb.ca/rockwood |
The verdict
- •Ken Danby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.8 vs 75.3).
- •Rockwood Centennial Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 79%).
- •Ken Danby Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 80.7%).
- •Ken Danby Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 340.
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 Ken Danby Public School better than Rockwood Centennial Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ken Danby Public School ranks higher (81.8 vs 75.3 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 Ken Danby Public School and Rockwood Centennial Public School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Rockwood in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ken Danby Public School: 570. Rockwood Centennial Public School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ken Danby Public School and Rockwood Centennial Public School rank in Ontario?
Ken Danby Public School is 257th of 3,871 and Rockwood Centennial Public School is 547th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).