Hyde Park Public School vs Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 367 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hyde Park Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Hyde Park Public School Barrie, Ontario | Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1461 of 3,871 | #2180 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1461 of 3,871 | #2180 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 720 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 720 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 3% |
| First language not English | 22% | 12% |
| Special education | 12% | 29% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hyd.scdsb.on.ca | sga.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Hyde Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.0 vs 46.8).
- •Hyde Park Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 55.7%).
- •Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 72.7%).
- •Hyde Park Public School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 525.
- •Hyde Park Public School is a public school while Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic 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 Hyde Park Public School better than Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hyde Park Public School ranks higher (59.0 vs 46.8 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 Hyde Park Public School and Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hyde Park Public School: 720. Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hyde Park Public School and Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Hyde Park Public School is 1461st of 3,871 and Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School is 2180th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).