Boston Public School vs St. Bernard of Clairvaux School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Public School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
St. Bernard of Clairvaux School
Waterford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Boston Public School Waterford, Ontario | St. Bernard of Clairvaux School Waterford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2633 of 3,871 | #2070 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2633 of 3,871 | #2070 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Waterford | Waterford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.granderie.ca/Schools/SchoolDirectory/Elementary/tabid/120/mid/593/SchoolID/7/ctl/Details/Default.aspx | www.stbernardofclairvauxwaterford.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Bernard of Clairvaux School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.8 vs 37.7).
- •St. Bernard of Clairvaux School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64% vs 60.3%).
- •St. Bernard of Clairvaux School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 58%).
- •St. Bernard of Clairvaux School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 235.
- •Boston Public School is a public school while St. Bernard of Clairvaux 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 Boston Public School better than St. Bernard of Clairvaux School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Bernard of Clairvaux School ranks higher (48.8 vs 37.7 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 Boston Public School and St. Bernard of Clairvaux School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Boston Public School: 235. St. Bernard of Clairvaux School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Boston Public School and St. Bernard of Clairvaux School rank in Ontario?
Boston Public School is 2633rd of 3,871 and St. Bernard of Clairvaux School is 2070th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).