Ecole King George Public School vs St John Bosco Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole King George Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
St John Bosco Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
65 students
| Measure | Ecole King George Public School Guelph, Ontario | St John Bosco Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #299 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #299 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 465 | 65 |
| Enrolment | 465 | 65 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 60% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.on.ca/kg | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjohnbosco/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ecole King George Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 65.
- •Ecole King George Public School is a public school while St John Bosco Catholic 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 Ecole King George Public School better than St John Bosco Catholic 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 Ecole King George Public School and St John Bosco Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole King George Public School: 465. St John Bosco Catholic School: 65. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole King George Public School and St John Bosco Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ecole King George Public School is 299th of 3,871 and St John Bosco Catholic School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).