McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School vs St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School
Acton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
| Measure | McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School Acton, Ontario | St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School Acton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2529 of 3,871 | #2071 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2529 of 3,871 | #2071 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.7% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | Acton | Acton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | mck.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/josa/ |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.8 vs 39.9).
- •McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 64%).
- •St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 55.7%).
- •St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 325.
- •McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School is a public school while St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School better than St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (48.8 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 McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School and St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Acton and Acton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School: 325. St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School and St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School is 2529th of 3,871 and St. Joseph (Acton) Catholic Elementary School is 2071st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).