Amherstburg Public School vs Stella Maris Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherstburg Public School
Amherstburg · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
475 students
Stella Maris Catholic School
Amherstburg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
| Measure | Amherstburg Public School Amherstburg, Ontario | Stella Maris Catholic School Amherstburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2279 of 3,871 | #222 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2279 of 3,871 | #222 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 475 | 415 |
| Enrolment | 475 | 415 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.7% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 91.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Amherstburg | Amherstburg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/aps | sites.google.com/a/catholicboard.ca/sm-portal/ |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.1 vs 44.8).
- •Stella Maris Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 57.7%).
- •Stella Maris Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.3% vs 74.7%).
- •Amherstburg Public School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 415.
- •Amherstburg Public School is a public school while Stella Maris 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 Amherstburg Public School better than Stella Maris Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Stella Maris Catholic School ranks higher (83.1 vs 44.8 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 Amherstburg Public School and Stella Maris Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Amherstburg and Amherstburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Amherstburg Public School: 475. Stella Maris Catholic School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Amherstburg Public School and Stella Maris Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Amherstburg Public School is 2279th of 3,871 and Stella Maris Catholic School is 222nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).