Arthur Public School vs St John Catholic School, Arthur School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 784 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Public School
Arthur · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
St John Catholic School, Arthur School
Arthur · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | Arthur Public School Arthur, Ontario | St John Catholic School, Arthur School Arthur, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2102 of 3,871 | #3398 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2102 of 3,871 | #3398 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 435 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 59.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 25% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Arthur | Arthur |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/arthur | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjohnarthur/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Arthur Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.1 vs 21.2).
- •Arthur Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 59.7%).
- •Arthur Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Arthur Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 240.
- •Arthur Public School is a public school while St John Catholic School, Arthur 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 Arthur Public School better than St John Catholic School, Arthur School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Arthur Public School ranks higher (48.1 vs 21.2 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 Arthur Public School and St John Catholic School, Arthur School?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Arthur and Arthur in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arthur Public School: 435. St John Catholic School, Arthur School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arthur Public School and St John Catholic School, Arthur School rank in Ontario?
Arthur Public School is 2102nd of 3,871 and St John Catholic School, Arthur School is 3398th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).