Denne Public School vs Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denne Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School
East Gwillimbury · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | Denne Public School Newmarket, Ontario | Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School East Gwillimbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2080 of 3,871 | #2059 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2080 of 3,871 | #2059 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 350 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 350 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 65.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.3% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Newmarket | East Gwillimbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | denne.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | gsd.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (48.6 vs 48.9).
- •Denne Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 65.3%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 350.
- •Denne Public School is a public school while Good Shepherd 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 Denne Public School better than Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Denne Public School and Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and East Gwillimbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Denne Public School: 350. Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Denne Public School and Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Denne Public School is 2080th of 3,871 and Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School is 2059th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).