Canadian Martyrs Catholic School vs École élémentaire Saint-Joseph
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 205 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School
Penetanguishene · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
École élémentaire Saint-Joseph
Penetanguishene · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
| Measure | Canadian Martyrs Catholic School Penetanguishene, Ontario | École élémentaire Saint-Joseph Penetanguishene, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3639 of 3,871 | #1699 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3639 of 3,871 | #1699 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 215 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 215 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 33.7% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46.3% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 50% | 10% |
| 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 | Penetanguishene | Penetanguishene |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cma.schools.smcdsb.on.ca | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-publique-saint-joseph/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.0 vs 13.7).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 33.7%).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 46.3%).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Joseph is the larger school with 240 students compared with 215.
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic School is a catholic school while École élémentaire Saint-Joseph is a public 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic School better than École élémentaire Saint-Joseph?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Saint-Joseph ranks higher (55.0 vs 13.7 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic School and École élémentaire Saint-Joseph?
About 205 m in a straight line, between Penetanguishene and Penetanguishene in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School: 215. École élémentaire Saint-Joseph: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canadian Martyrs Catholic School and École élémentaire Saint-Joseph rank in Ontario?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School is 3639th of 3,871 and École élémentaire Saint-Joseph is 1699th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).