Bertha Shaw Public School vs Schumacher Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bertha Shaw Public School
South Porcupine · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
215 students
Schumacher Public School
Schumacher · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
170 students
| Measure | Bertha Shaw Public School South Porcupine, Ontario | Schumacher Public School Schumacher, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1956 of 3,871 | #3752 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1956 of 3,871 | #3752 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 215 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 215 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68% | 48.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 50% |
| 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 | South Porcupine | Schumacher |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsb1.ca/schools/berthashaw | www.dsb1.ca/schools/schumacher |
The verdict
- •Bertha Shaw Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.5 vs 9.3).
- •Bertha Shaw Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 48.3%).
- •Bertha Shaw Public School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 170.
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 Bertha Shaw Public School better than Schumacher Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bertha Shaw Public School ranks higher (50.5 vs 9.3 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 Bertha Shaw Public School and Schumacher Public School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between South Porcupine and Schumacher in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bertha Shaw Public School: 215. Schumacher Public School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bertha Shaw Public School and Schumacher Public School rank in Ontario?
Bertha Shaw Public School is 1956th of 3,871 and Schumacher Public School is 3752nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).