ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil vs John McCrae Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
190 students
John McCrae Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil Guelph, Ontario | John McCrae Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2281 of 3,871 | #507 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2281 of 3,871 | #507 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 190 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57.3% | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 25% | 7% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | srg.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ | www.ugdsb.ca/jmc |
The verdict
- •John McCrae Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.2 vs 44.8).
- •John McCrae Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 70.3%).
- •John McCrae Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.7% vs 57.3%).
- •John McCrae Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 190.
- •ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil is a catholic school while John McCrae Public School is a public 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 ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil better than John McCrae Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John McCrae Public School ranks higher (76.2 vs 44.8 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 ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil and John McCrae Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil: 190. John McCrae Public School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil and John McCrae Public School rank in Ontario?
ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil is 2281st of 3,871 and John McCrae Public School is 507th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).