Arklan Community Public School vs St. Gregory Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arklan Community Public School
Carleton Place · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
400 students
St. Gregory Catholic School
Carleton Place · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-3
455 students
| Measure | Arklan Community Public School Carleton Place, Ontario | St. Gregory Catholic School Carleton Place, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1994 of 3,871 | #1472 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1994 of 3,871 | #1472 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-3 |
| Students | 400 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Carleton Place | Carleton Place |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | arklan.ucdsb.on.ca | www.stgregory.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Gregory Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 49.9).
- •St. Gregory Catholic School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 400.
- •Arklan Community Public School is a public school while St. Gregory 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 Arklan Community Public School better than St. Gregory Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Gregory Catholic School ranks higher (58.9 vs 49.9 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 Arklan Community Public School and St. Gregory Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carleton Place and Carleton Place in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arklan Community Public School: 400. St. Gregory Catholic School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arklan Community Public School and St. Gregory Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Arklan Community Public School is 1994th of 3,871 and St. Gregory Catholic School is 1472nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).