Minto-Clifford Central Public School vs Smithville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 140 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minto-Clifford Central Public School
Harriston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
Smithville Public School
Smithville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Minto-Clifford Central Public School Harriston, Ontario | Smithville Public School Smithville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2995 of 3,871 | #54 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2995 of 3,871 | #54 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Harriston | Smithville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/minto | – |
The verdict
- •Smithville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.7 vs 31.0).
- •Smithville Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Smithville Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 67.7%).
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 Minto-Clifford Central Public School better than Smithville Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Smithville Public School ranks higher (88.7 vs 31.0 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 Minto-Clifford Central Public School and Smithville Public School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Harriston and Smithville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Minto-Clifford Central Public School: 445. Smithville Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Minto-Clifford Central Public School and Smithville Public School rank in Ontario?
Minto-Clifford Central Public School is 2995th of 3,871 and Smithville Public School is 54th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).