Aldborough Public School vs St Mary's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldborough Public School
Rodney · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
St Mary's Separate School
West Lorne · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
| Measure | Aldborough Public School Rodney, Ontario | St Mary's Separate School West Lorne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3101 of 3,871 | #2432 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3101 of 3,871 | #2432 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 39.3% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 52.3% | 48.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Rodney | West Lorne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Aldborough.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/MWL/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.1 vs 27.8).
- •St Mary's Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 39.3%).
- •Aldborough Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (52.3% vs 48.3%).
- •Aldborough Public School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 235.
- •Aldborough Public School is a public school while St Mary's Separate 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 Aldborough Public School better than St Mary's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's Separate School ranks higher (42.1 vs 27.8 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 Aldborough Public School and St Mary's Separate School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Rodney and West Lorne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aldborough Public School: 340. St Mary's Separate School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aldborough Public School and St Mary's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Aldborough Public School is 3101st of 3,871 and St Mary's Separate School is 2432nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).