Avalon Public School vs St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 830 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Public School
Orleans · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
395 students
St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School
Cumberland · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
470 students
| Measure | Avalon Public School Orleans, Ontario | St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School Cumberland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2765 of 3,871 | #704 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2765 of 3,871 | #704 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 395 | 470 |
| Enrolment | 395 | 470 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.7% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Orleans | Cumberland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | avalonps.ocdsb.ca/ | dom.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.0 vs 35.6).
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 62.7%).
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 63.3%).
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 395.
- •Avalon Public School is a public school while St. Dominic 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 Avalon Public School better than St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 35.6 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 Avalon Public School and St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Orleans and Cumberland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Avalon Public School: 395. St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Avalon Public School and St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Avalon Public School is 2765th of 3,871 and St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School is 704th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).