Smith Public School vs St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith Public School
Grimsby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Smith Public School Grimsby, Ontario | St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #260 of 3,871 | #1238 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #260 of 3,871 | #1238 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82.3% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91.3% | 71% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 15% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 12% |
| 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 | Grimsby | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | smith.dsbn.org/ | stga.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Smith Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.8 vs 62.2).
- •St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 82.3%).
- •Smith Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.3% vs 71%).
- •St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 360.
- •Smith Public School is a public school while St. Gabriel 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 Smith Public School better than St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Smith Public School ranks higher (81.8 vs 62.2 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 Smith Public School and St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Smith Public School: 360. St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Smith Public School and St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Smith Public School is 260th of 3,871 and St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School is 1238th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).