Good Shepherd Catholic School vs Notre Dame Catholic Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 250 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Port Perry · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
Notre Dame Catholic Separate School
Carleton Place · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
230 students
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Port Perry, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Separate School Carleton Place, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2859 of 3,871 | #1080 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2859 of 3,871 | #1080 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 35% |
| 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 | Port Perry | Carleton Place |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gshepherd.dcdsb.ca/ | www.notredame.cdsbeo.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.0 vs 34.0).
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 School better than Notre Dame Catholic Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic Separate School ranks higher (65.0 vs 34.0 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 School and Notre Dame Catholic Separate School?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Port Perry and Carleton Place in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Good Shepherd Catholic School: 230. Notre Dame Catholic Separate School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and Notre Dame Catholic Separate School rank in Ontario?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 2859th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic Separate School is 1080th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).