Charlton Public School vs Glen Shields Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
Glen Shields Public School
Concord · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | Charlton Public School Thornhill, Ontario | Glen Shields Public School Concord, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1577 of 3,871 | #1088 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1577 of 3,871 | #1088 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 50% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 30% |
| 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 | Thornhill | Concord |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | charlton.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | glenshields.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Shields Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.9 vs 57.1).
- •Glen Shields Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 63.3%).
- •Glen Shields Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 74.7%).
- •Glen Shields Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 310.
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 Charlton Public School better than Glen Shields Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Glen Shields Public School ranks higher (64.9 vs 57.1 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 Charlton Public School and Glen Shields Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thornhill and Concord in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Charlton Public School: 310. Glen Shields Public School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Charlton Public School and Glen Shields Public School rank in Ontario?
Charlton Public School is 1577th of 3,871 and Glen Shields Public School is 1088th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).