Emma King Elementary School vs The Good Shepherd Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 858 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma King Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
470 students
The Good Shepherd Catholic School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
| Measure | Emma King Elementary School Barrie, Ontario | The Good Shepherd Catholic School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1634 of 3,871 | #2135 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1634 of 3,871 | #2135 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 470 | 550 |
| Enrolment | 470 | 550 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.7% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 7% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | emk.scdsb.on.ca/ | www.smcdsb.on.ca/gsh/ |
The verdict
- •Emma King Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.0 vs 47.6).
- •Emma King Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Emma King Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 74%).
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 470.
- •Emma King Elementary School is a public school while The Good Shepherd 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 Emma King Elementary School better than The Good Shepherd Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Emma King Elementary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 47.6 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 Emma King Elementary School and The Good Shepherd Catholic School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Emma King Elementary School: 470. The Good Shepherd Catholic School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Emma King Elementary School and The Good Shepherd Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Emma King Elementary School is 1634th of 3,871 and The Good Shepherd Catholic School is 2135th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).