Boreal French Immersion Public School vs St Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 685 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boreal French Immersion Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
St Paul Catholic School
Sault Ste Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Boreal French Immersion Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | St Paul Catholic School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2154 of 3,871 | #1124 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2154 of 3,871 | #1124 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rosedale.adsb.on.ca/ | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.2 vs 47.2).
- •St Paul Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 51%).
- •Boreal French Immersion Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 75.3%).
- •Boreal French Immersion Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 390.
- •Boreal French Immersion Public School is a public school while St Paul 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 Boreal French Immersion Public School better than St Paul Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic School ranks higher (64.2 vs 47.2 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 Boreal French Immersion Public School and St Paul Catholic School?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Boreal French Immersion Public School: 430. St Paul Catholic School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Boreal French Immersion Public School and St Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Boreal French Immersion Public School is 2154th of 3,871 and St Paul Catholic School is 1124th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).