North Shore Public School vs St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 11 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Shore Public School
Keene · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | North Shore Public School Keene, Ontario | St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1680 of 3,871 | #3277 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1680 of 3,871 | #3277 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 25% |
| 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 | Keene | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | northshore.kprdsb.ca/ | StPatrick.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •North Shore Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.3 vs 24.5).
- •North Shore Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 55%).
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 65%).
- •North Shore Public School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 200.
- •North Shore Public School is a public school while St. Patrick 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 North Shore Public School better than St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), North Shore Public School ranks higher (55.3 vs 24.5 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 North Shore Public School and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Keene and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Shore Public School: 420. St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Shore Public School and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
North Shore Public School is 1680th of 3,871 and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School is 3277th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).