Good Shepherd Catholic School vs St Alexander Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 463 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Thamesville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
105 students
St Alexander Separate School
North Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
105 students
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic School Thamesville, Ontario | St Alexander Separate School North Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #862 of 3,871 | #3014 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #862 of 3,871 | #3014 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 105 | 105 |
| Enrolment | 105 | 105 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 39.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 97% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Thamesville | North Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.st-clair.net/gst/ | sta.npsc.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.0 vs 30.6).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 39.3%).
- •Good Shepherd Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (97% vs 67%).
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 St Alexander Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks higher (69.0 vs 30.6 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 St Alexander Separate School?
About 463 km in a straight line, between Thamesville and North Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Good Shepherd Catholic School: 105. St Alexander Separate School: 105. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic School and St Alexander Separate School rank in Ontario?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is 862nd of 3,871 and St Alexander Separate School is 3014th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).