Lake Simcoe Public School vs Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Simcoe Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School
Keswick · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
195 students
| Measure | Lake Simcoe Public School Keswick, Ontario | Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School Keswick, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2827 of 3,871 | #2660 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2827 of 3,871 | #2660 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 590 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 590 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 17% | 10% |
| Special education | 16% | 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 | Keswick | Keswick |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lakesimcoe.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | ollh.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.5 vs 34.7).
- •Lake Simcoe Public School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 195.
- •Lake Simcoe Public School is a public school while Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary 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 Lake Simcoe Public School better than Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 34.7 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 Lake Simcoe Public School and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Keswick and Keswick in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lake Simcoe Public School: 590. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lake Simcoe Public School and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lake Simcoe Public School is 2827th of 3,871 and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Elementary School is 2660th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).