Applewood Public School vs Burleigh Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applewood Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
185 students
Burleigh Hill Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Applewood Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Burleigh Hill Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1340 of 3,871 | #98 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1340 of 3,871 | #98 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 185 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 100% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96% | 95.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | applewood.dsbn.org/ | burleighhill.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Burleigh Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 60.0).
- •Burleigh Hill Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (100% vs 66.7%).
- •Applewood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 95.7%).
- •Burleigh Hill Public School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 185.
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 Applewood Public School better than Burleigh Hill Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Burleigh Hill Public School ranks higher (86.7 vs 60.0 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 Applewood Public School and Burleigh Hill Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Applewood Public School: 185. Burleigh Hill Public School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applewood Public School and Burleigh Hill Public School rank in Ontario?
Applewood Public School is 1340th of 3,871 and Burleigh Hill Public School is 98th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).