Ascension Catholic Elementary School vs Pauline Johnson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascension Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
Pauline Johnson Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
270 students
| Measure | Ascension Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario | Pauline Johnson Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #232 of 3,871 | #699 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #232 of 3,871 | #699 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 325 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hcdsb.org/ascn/default.aspx | paj.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Ascension Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.8 vs 72.0).
- •Ascension Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (91.3% vs 87.7%).
- •Ascension Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 75.7%).
- •Ascension Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 270.
- •Ascension Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Pauline Johnson Public School is a public 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 Ascension Catholic Elementary School better than Pauline Johnson Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ascension Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 72.0 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 Ascension Catholic Elementary School and Pauline Johnson Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ascension Catholic Elementary School: 325. Pauline Johnson Public School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ascension Catholic Elementary School and Pauline Johnson Public School rank in Ontario?
Ascension Catholic Elementary School is 232nd of 3,871 and Pauline Johnson Public School is 699th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).