Arklan Community Public School vs St Mary's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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 Mary's Separate School
Carleton Place · Catholic elementary · Grades 4-8
290 students
| Measure | Arklan Community Public School Carleton Place, Ontario | St Mary's Separate School Carleton Place, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1994 of 3,871 | #2625 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1994 of 3,871 | #2625 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 4-8 |
| Students | 400 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | 61% |
| 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% | 30% |
| 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.stmarycp.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Arklan Community Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.9 vs 38.0).
- •Arklan Community Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 61%).
- •Arklan Community Public School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 290.
- •Arklan Community Public School is a public school while St Mary's Separate 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 Mary's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Arklan Community Public School ranks higher (49.9 vs 38.0 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 Arklan Community Public School and St Mary's Separate School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carleton Place and Carleton Place in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arklan Community Public School: 400. St Mary's Separate School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arklan Community Public School and St Mary's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Arklan Community Public School is 1994th of 3,871 and St Mary's Separate School is 2625th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).