Castor Valley Elementary School vs St Catherine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castor Valley Elementary School
Greely · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
685 students
St Catherine Elementary School
Metcalfe · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
155 students
| Measure | Castor Valley Elementary School Greely, Ontario | St Catherine Elementary School Metcalfe, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1053 of 3,871 | #727 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1053 of 3,871 | #727 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 685 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 685 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 7% | 5% |
| Special education | 9% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Greely | Metcalfe |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | castorvalleyes.ocdsb.ca/ | cat.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Catherine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.5 vs 65.3).
- •Castor Valley Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 80%).
- •St Catherine Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 74.3%).
- •Castor Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 155.
- •Castor Valley Elementary School is a public school while St Catherine 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 Castor Valley Elementary School better than St Catherine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Catherine Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.3 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 Castor Valley Elementary School and St Catherine Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Greely and Metcalfe in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Castor Valley Elementary School: 685. St Catherine Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Castor Valley Elementary School and St Catherine Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Castor Valley Elementary School is 1053rd of 3,871 and St Catherine Elementary School is 727th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).