Sheppard Public School vs Smithson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sheppard Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
365 students
Smithson Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
270 students
| Measure | Sheppard Public School Kitchener, Ontario | Smithson Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2454 of 3,871 | #2864 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2454 of 3,871 | #2864 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 365 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | she.wrdsb.ca/ | smi.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Sheppard Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.7 vs 34.0).
- •Sheppard Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 53.3%).
- •Sheppard Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 68.3%).
- •Sheppard Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 270.
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 Sheppard Public School better than Smithson Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sheppard Public School ranks higher (41.7 vs 34.0 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 Sheppard Public School and Smithson Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sheppard Public School: 365. Smithson Public School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sheppard Public School and Smithson Public School rank in Ontario?
Sheppard Public School is 2454th of 3,871 and Smithson Public School is 2864th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).