Barrhaven Public School vs St Patrick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 390 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrhaven Public School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
440 students
St Patrick Elementary School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
380 students
| Measure | Barrhaven Public School Nepean, Ontario | St Patrick Elementary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #795 of 3,871 | #850 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #795 of 3,871 | #850 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 440 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 440 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | barrhavenps.ocdsb.ca/ | pat.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Barrhaven Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.2 vs 69.2).
- •St Patrick Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Barrhaven Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 78%).
- •Barrhaven Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 380.
- •Barrhaven Public School is a public school while St Patrick 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 Barrhaven Public School better than St Patrick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Barrhaven Public School ranks higher (70.2 vs 69.2 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 Barrhaven Public School and St Patrick Elementary School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Barrhaven Public School: 440. St Patrick Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Barrhaven Public School and St Patrick Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Barrhaven Public School is 795th of 3,871 and St Patrick Elementary School is 850th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).