Good Shepherd Catholic School vs R H Cornish Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
R H Cornish Public School
Port Perry · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
645 students
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Port Perry, Ontario | R H Cornish Public School Port Perry, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2859 of 3,871 | #1479 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2859 of 3,871 | #1479 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 645 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 645 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48.3% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.3% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 2% |
| Special education | 15% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Port Perry |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gshepherd.dcdsb.ca/ | rhcornish.ddsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •R H Cornish Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.8 vs 34.0).
- •R H Cornish Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 48.3%).
- •R H Cornish Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 55.3%).
- •R H Cornish Public School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 230.
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School is a catholic school while R H Cornish Public School is a public 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 Good Shepherd Catholic School better than R H Cornish Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), R H Cornish Public School ranks higher (58.8 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 R H Cornish Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Port Perry and Port Perry in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Good Shepherd Catholic School: 230. R H Cornish Public School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and R H Cornish Public School rank in Ontario?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 2859th of 3,871 and R H Cornish Public School is 1479th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).