Aberfoyle Public School vs St Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfoyle Public School
Puslinch · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
St Paul Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Aberfoyle Public School Puslinch, Ontario | St Paul Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #34 of 3,871 | #180 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #34 of 3,871 | #180 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 95% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92.3% | 91.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Puslinch | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/aberfoyle | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stpaul/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Aberfoyle Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.4 vs 85.1).
- •Aberfoyle Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 77%).
- •Aberfoyle Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.3% vs 91.7%).
- •Aberfoyle Public School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 305.
- •Aberfoyle Public School is a public school while St Paul 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 Aberfoyle Public School better than St Paul Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Aberfoyle Public School ranks higher (90.4 vs 85.1 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 Aberfoyle Public School and St Paul Catholic School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Puslinch and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aberfoyle Public School: 375. St Paul Catholic School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aberfoyle Public School and St Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Aberfoyle Public School is 34th of 3,871 and St Paul Catholic School is 180th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).