Applewood Public School vs ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath
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
ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
115 students
| Measure | Applewood Public School St Catharines, Ontario | ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1340 of 3,871 | #3500 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1340 of 3,871 | #3500 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 185 | 115 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 115 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96% | 46.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | applewood.dsbn.org/ | smbsc.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Applewood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.0 vs 18.5).
- •Applewood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 46.7%).
- •Applewood Public School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 115.
- •Applewood Public School is a public school while ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath 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 Applewood Public School better than ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath?
On the Success Index (Canada), Applewood Public School ranks higher (60.0 vs 18.5 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 Applewood Public School and ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath?
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. ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath: 115. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applewood Public School and ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath rank in Ontario?
Applewood Public School is 1340th of 3,871 and ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.Cath is 3500th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).