Bertha Shaw Public School vs St. Joseph School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 290 m 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
St. Joseph School
South Porcupine · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
85 students
| Measure | Bertha Shaw Public School South Porcupine, Ontario | St. Joseph School South Porcupine, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1956 of 3,871 | #3567 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1956 of 3,871 | #3567 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 215 | 85 |
| Enrolment | 215 | 85 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | South Porcupine |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsb1.ca/schools/berthashaw | www.ncdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Bertha Shaw Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.5 vs 16.3).
- •Bertha Shaw Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 53.3%).
- •Bertha Shaw Public School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 85.
- •Bertha Shaw Public School is a public school while St. Joseph 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 Bertha Shaw Public School better than St. Joseph School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bertha Shaw Public School ranks higher (50.5 vs 16.3 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 St. Joseph School?
About 290 m in a straight line, between South Porcupine and South Porcupine in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bertha Shaw Public School: 215. St. Joseph School: 85. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bertha Shaw Public School and St. Joseph School rank in Ontario?
Bertha Shaw Public School is 1956th of 3,871 and St. Joseph School is 3567th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).