A K Wigg Public School vs St Alexander Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A K Wigg Public School
Fonthill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
St Alexander Catholic Elementary School
Fonthill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
| Measure | A K Wigg Public School Fonthill, Ontario | St Alexander Catholic Elementary School Fonthill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 92 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #12 of 3,871 | #684 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #12 of 3,871 | #684 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 515 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 515 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 96% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 7% |
| 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 | Fonthill | Fonthill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | akwigg.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stalexander/ |
The verdict
- •A K Wigg Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (92.3 vs 72.3).
- •A K Wigg Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 86%).
- •A K Wigg Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 78%).
- •St Alexander Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 310.
- •A K Wigg Public School is a public school while St Alexander 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 A K Wigg Public School better than St Alexander Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), A K Wigg Public School ranks higher (92.3 vs 72.3 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 A K Wigg Public School and St Alexander Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fonthill and Fonthill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A K Wigg Public School: 310. St Alexander Catholic Elementary School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A K Wigg Public School and St Alexander Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
A K Wigg Public School is 12th of 3,871 and St Alexander Catholic Elementary School is 684th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).