Carleton Public School vs Prince of Wales Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
Prince of Wales Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Carleton Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Prince of Wales Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #683 of 3,871 | #387 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #683 of 3,871 | #387 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 300 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.7% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | carleton.dsbn.org/ | princewalesn.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Prince of Wales Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.3 vs 72.3).
- •Prince of Wales Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 81.7%).
- •Prince of Wales Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89% vs 86%).
- •Carleton Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 285.
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 Carleton Public School better than Prince of Wales Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Prince of Wales Public School ranks higher (78.3 vs 72.3 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 Carleton Public School and Prince of Wales Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carleton Public School: 300. Prince of Wales Public School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carleton Public School and Prince of Wales Public School rank in Ontario?
Carleton Public School is 683rd of 3,871 and Prince of Wales Public School is 387th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).