Assumption Catholic Elementary School vs Prince Philip Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Assumption Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
Prince Philip Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
| Measure | Assumption Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario | Prince Philip Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #184 of 3,871 | #147 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #184 of 3,871 | #147 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 170 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86% | 97.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/assumption/ | princephilipn.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Prince Philip Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.3 vs 84.9).
- •Prince Philip Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (97.7% vs 86%).
- •Assumption Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 83%).
- •Prince Philip Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 170.
- •Assumption Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Prince Philip 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 Assumption Catholic Elementary School better than Prince Philip Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Prince Philip Public School ranks higher (86.3 vs 84.9 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 Assumption Catholic Elementary School and Prince Philip Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Assumption Catholic Elementary School: 170. Prince Philip Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Assumption Catholic Elementary School and Prince Philip Public School rank in Ontario?
Assumption Catholic Elementary School is 184th of 3,871 and Prince Philip Public School is 147th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).