Belle River Public School vs St William Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.6 km 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 William Catholic School
Emeryville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
645 students
| Measure | Belle River Public School Belle River, Ontario | St William Catholic School Emeryville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2321 of 3,871 | #453 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2321 of 3,871 | #453 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 645 | 645 |
| Enrolment | 645 | 645 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 12% | 9% |
| Special education | 12% | 14% |
| 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 | Emeryville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/brps | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stw |
The verdict
- •St William Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.6 vs 43.9).
- •St William Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 68.7%).
- •St William Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 62%).
- •Belle River Public School is a public school while St William 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 William Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St William Catholic School ranks higher (76.6 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 William Catholic School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Belle River and Emeryville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Belle River Public School: 645. St William Catholic School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Belle River Public School and St William Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Belle River Public School is 2321st of 3,871 and St William Catholic School is 453rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).