Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School
East Gwillimbury · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School
Sharon · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School East Gwillimbury, Ontario | Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School Sharon, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2059 of 3,871 | #2226 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2059 of 3,871 | #2226 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 435 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.3% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.7% | 65.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | East Gwillimbury | Sharon |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gsd.ycdsb.ca/ | olgc.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.9 vs 45.9).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 65.3%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 65.3%).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 435.
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 Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School better than Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 45.9 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 Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between East Gwillimbury and Sharon in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School: 435. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School is 2059th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School is 2226th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).