John McCrae Public School vs St John Bosco Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 983 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John McCrae Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
St John Bosco Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
65 students
| Measure | John McCrae Public School Guelph, Ontario | St John Bosco Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #507 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #507 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 545 | 65 |
| Enrolment | 545 | 65 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 7% | 0% |
| Special education | 8% | 60% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/jmc | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjohnbosco/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •John McCrae Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 65.
- •John McCrae Public School is a public school while St John Bosco 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 John McCrae Public School better than St John Bosco Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John McCrae Public School and St John Bosco Catholic School?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John McCrae Public School: 545. St John Bosco Catholic School: 65. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John McCrae Public School and St John Bosco Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John McCrae Public School is 507th of 3,871 and St John Bosco Catholic School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).