Aurora High School vs St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora High School
Aurora · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,020 students
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Aurora · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | Aurora High School Aurora, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic Elementary School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #71 of 766 | #48 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #71 of 766 | #48 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,020 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 1,020 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 72% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 93% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 21% | 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | aurora.hs.yrdsb.ca/ | sja.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.4 vs 80.3).
- •Aurora High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 260.
- •Aurora High School is a public school while St Joseph Catholic Elementary 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 Aurora High School better than St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 80.3 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 Aurora High School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aurora High School: 1,020. St Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aurora High School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Aurora High School is 71st of 766 and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 48th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).