AmherstView Public School vs St. John XXIII Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AmherstView Public School
Amherstview · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
635 students
St. John XXIII Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | AmherstView Public School Amherstview, Ontario | St. John XXIII Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1368 of 3,871 | #1670 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1368 of 3,871 | #1670 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 635 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 46% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Amherstview | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | amherstviewps.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/john/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •AmherstView Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.5 vs 55.5).
- •AmherstView Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 46%).
- •St. John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 78%).
- •AmherstView Public School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 285.
- •AmherstView Public School is a public school while St. John XXIII 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 AmherstView Public School better than St. John XXIII Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), AmherstView Public School ranks higher (59.5 vs 55.5 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 AmherstView Public School and St. John XXIII Catholic School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Amherstview and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
AmherstView Public School: 635. St. John XXIII Catholic School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do AmherstView Public School and St. John XXIII Catholic School rank in Ontario?
AmherstView Public School is 1368th of 3,871 and St. John XXIII Catholic School is 1670th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).