Captain R. Wilson Public School vs St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain R. Wilson Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
830 students
St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
675 students
| Measure | Captain R. Wilson Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Mary Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #164 of 3,871 | #294 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #164 of 3,871 | #294 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 830 | 675 |
| Enrolment | 830 | 675 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85% | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 45% | 22% |
| Special education | 7% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sites.google.com/site/captainrwilsonps/ | schools.hcdsb.org/mary/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Captain R. Wilson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.6 vs 80.6).
- •St. Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 85%).
- •Captain R. Wilson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 90.7%).
- •Captain R. Wilson Public School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 675.
- •Captain R. Wilson Public School is a public school while St. Mary Catholic Elementary 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 Captain R. Wilson Public School better than St. Mary Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Captain R. Wilson Public School ranks higher (85.6 vs 80.6 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 Captain R. Wilson Public School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Captain R. Wilson Public School: 830. St. Mary Catholic Elementary School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Captain R. Wilson Public School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Captain R. Wilson Public School is 164th of 3,871 and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School is 294th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).