Glen Shields Public School vs St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary 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.
Glen Shields Public School
Concord · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School
Thornhill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Glen Shields Public School Concord, Ontario | St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1088 of 3,871 | #1102 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1088 of 3,871 | #1102 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 435 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 50% | 34% |
| Special education | 5% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 30% | 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 | Concord | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | glenshields.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sjw.ycdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (64.9 vs 64.6).
- •St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 66.7%).
- •St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 79%).
- •St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 435.
- •Glen Shields Public School is a public school while St Joseph The Worker 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 Glen Shields Public School better than St Joseph The Worker 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 Glen Shields Public School and St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Concord and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Shields Public School: 435. St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Shields Public School and St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Glen Shields Public School is 1088th of 3,871 and St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School is 1102nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).