Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School vs St Charles Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School
Chelmsford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
St Charles Catholic School
Chelmsford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School Chelmsford, Ontario | St Charles Catholic School Chelmsford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3272 of 3,871 | #3330 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3272 of 3,871 | #3330 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 450 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 36% | 38.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.7% | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/schools/chelmsfordSS/index.php | st-charles.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.5 vs 23.1).
- •St Charles Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (38.3% vs 36%).
- •Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (58.7% vs 54.7%).
- •Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 370.
- •Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School is a public school while St Charles Catholic 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 Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School better than St Charles Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 23.1 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 Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School and St Charles Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School: 450. St Charles Catholic School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School and St Charles Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Chelmsford Valley District Elementary School is 3272nd of 3,871 and St Charles Catholic School is 3330th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).