Belle River Public School vs St John the Baptist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 157 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle River Public School
Belle River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
645 students
St John the Baptist Catholic School
Belle River · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Belle River Public School Belle River, Ontario | St John the Baptist Catholic School Belle River, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2321 of 3,871 | #1912 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2321 of 3,871 | #1912 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 645 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 645 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 12% | 10% |
| Special education | 12% | 25% |
| 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 | Belle River | Belle River |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/brps | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stjohnb |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.4 vs 43.9).
- •Belle River Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 67.3%).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 62%).
- •Belle River Public School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 430.
- •Belle River Public School is a public school while St John the Baptist Catholic 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 Belle River Public School better than St John the Baptist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John the Baptist Catholic School ranks higher (51.4 vs 43.9 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 Belle River Public School and St John the Baptist Catholic School?
About 157 m in a straight line, between Belle River and Belle River in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Belle River Public School: 645. St John the Baptist Catholic School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Belle River Public School and St John the Baptist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Belle River Public School is 2321st of 3,871 and St John the Baptist Catholic School is 1912th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).