Applewood Public School vs St Theresa Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 542 m 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
St Theresa Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Applewood Public School St Catharines, Ontario | St Theresa Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1340 of 3,871 | #1171 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1340 of 3,871 | #1171 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 185 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | applewood.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/sttheresa/ |
The verdict
- •St Theresa Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 60.0).
- •St Theresa Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 66.7%).
- •St Theresa Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 185.
- •Applewood Public School is a public school while St Theresa Catholic Elementary 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 Applewood Public School better than St Theresa Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Theresa Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (63.4 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 St Theresa Catholic Elementary School?
About 542 m in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Applewood Public School: 185. St Theresa Catholic Elementary School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applewood Public School and St Theresa Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Applewood Public School is 1340th of 3,871 and St Theresa Catholic Elementary School is 1171st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).