Glen Tay Public School vs St John Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Tay Public School
Perth · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
105 students
St John Elementary School
Perth · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
375 students
| Measure | Glen Tay Public School Perth, Ontario | St John Elementary School Perth, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1192 of 3,871 | #2857 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1192 of 3,871 | #2857 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 105 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 105 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 53% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Perth | Perth |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | glentay.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.stjohnelementary.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Glen Tay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.0 vs 34.1).
- •Glen Tay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 53%).
- •Glen Tay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 59%).
- •St John Elementary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 105.
- •Glen Tay Public School is a public school while St John 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 Tay Public School better than St John Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Glen Tay Public School ranks higher (63.0 vs 34.1 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 Glen Tay Public School and St John Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Perth and Perth in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Tay Public School: 105. St John Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Tay Public School and St John Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Glen Tay Public School is 1192nd of 3,871 and St John Elementary School is 2857th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).