Goderich Public School vs St Marys Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 725 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goderich Public School
Goderich · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
505 students
St Marys Separate School
Goderich · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Goderich Public School Goderich, Ontario | St Marys Separate School Goderich, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1369 of 3,871 | #1714 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1369 of 3,871 | #1714 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 505 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 505 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.3% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.3% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 4% | 5% |
| Special education | 8% | 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 | Goderich | Goderich |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | goderich.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StMarysGoderich/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Goderich Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.5 vs 54.8).
- •Goderich Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 68%).
- •St Marys Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 77.3%).
- •Goderich Public School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 325.
- •Goderich Public School is a public school while St Marys Separate 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 Goderich Public School better than St Marys Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Goderich Public School ranks higher (59.5 vs 54.8 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 Goderich Public School and St Marys Separate School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Goderich and Goderich in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Goderich Public School: 505. St Marys Separate School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Goderich Public School and St Marys Separate School rank in Ontario?
Goderich Public School is 1369th of 3,871 and St Marys Separate School is 1714th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).